Let Christ Live Through You
The life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
Some people need to unlearn some things before they can start learning what God wants for them. For example, some people try to manipulate others with their self-pity or anger. They believe these emotional tools will get what they want from others. Some people who have been hurt or abused feel that they have to take care of themselves because nobody else will.
Both attitudes display the common fear, "What about me? What about me?" But Paul offers us a lifechanging principle to follow: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20 NIV). When Christ lives through you, you will enjoy every day of your life.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Day 29, November
Don't Get Rattled
Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself (reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials), so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds. Hebrews 12:3
We have authority over the devil, but that doesn't mean he will never come against us. Resisting the devil doesn't rid us of the problem. But standing in the faith of God's promises while we are waiting for God to do something keeps us from acting like the devil ourselves.
Don't get rattled about the devil. If he causes problems for you today, just say, "Forget it, devil! I am not staying hurt, bitter, wounded, or angry. My trust is in God. I am a Christian ---watch me be happy."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself (reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials), so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds. Hebrews 12:3
We have authority over the devil, but that doesn't mean he will never come against us. Resisting the devil doesn't rid us of the problem. But standing in the faith of God's promises while we are waiting for God to do something keeps us from acting like the devil ourselves.
Don't get rattled about the devil. If he causes problems for you today, just say, "Forget it, devil! I am not staying hurt, bitter, wounded, or angry. My trust is in God. I am a Christian ---watch me be happy."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Day 28, November
Be Determined
Even when we were dead (slain) by (our own) shortcomings and trespasses, He made us alive together in fellowship and in union with Christ; (He gave us the very life of Christ Himself, the same new life with which He quickened Him, for) it is by grace (His favor and mercy which you did not deserve) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation). Ephesians 2:5
Paul said, "My determined purpose is, that I may know Christ, and the power of His resurrection, the power that lifts me out from among the dead, even while I am in the body"
Philippians 3:10-11 All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death, in the hope that I myself will be raised from death to life.
You can use every day to get to know God in a deeper way. Read the Bible for understanding of what He wants to reveal to you, and receive His grace to be lifted out of every past fault. Let His power lift you into His way.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Even when we were dead (slain) by (our own) shortcomings and trespasses, He made us alive together in fellowship and in union with Christ; (He gave us the very life of Christ Himself, the same new life with which He quickened Him, for) it is by grace (His favor and mercy which you did not deserve) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation). Ephesians 2:5
Paul said, "My determined purpose is, that I may know Christ, and the power of His resurrection, the power that lifts me out from among the dead, even while I am in the body"
Philippians 3:10-11 All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death, in the hope that I myself will be raised from death to life.
You can use every day to get to know God in a deeper way. Read the Bible for understanding of what He wants to reveal to you, and receive His grace to be lifted out of every past fault. Let His power lift you into His way.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Friday, November 27, 2009
Day 27, November
Go on Through
Yes, though I walk through the (deep, sunless) vally of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with mel Your rod (to protect) and Your staff (to guide), they confort me. Psalm 23:4
Knowing God personally requires trusting Him through the hard times in life and not running away from trials. It requires being faithful to do whatever He says to do, being steadfast while waiting for Him to work out your problems.
You understand how faithful and how good God is when you see His deliverance in your life. You can't get that certainty by reading a book about Him. You faith increases by going through tough times and seeing His presence make a difference in your life. Don't run away from God during tests and trials; draw near to Him, and listen for His voice of assurance.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Yes, though I walk through the (deep, sunless) vally of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with mel Your rod (to protect) and Your staff (to guide), they confort me. Psalm 23:4
Knowing God personally requires trusting Him through the hard times in life and not running away from trials. It requires being faithful to do whatever He says to do, being steadfast while waiting for Him to work out your problems.
You understand how faithful and how good God is when you see His deliverance in your life. You can't get that certainty by reading a book about Him. You faith increases by going through tough times and seeing His presence make a difference in your life. Don't run away from God during tests and trials; draw near to Him, and listen for His voice of assurance.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Day 26, November
Don't Stay Angry
Cease from anger and forsake wrath; fret not yourself--it tends only to evildoing. Psalm 37:8
The Word tells us another way to resist temptation: "When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. Leave no (such) room of foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him)" (Ephesians 4:26-27).
Paul said that we should forgive people to keep Satan from gaining an advantage over us
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 When you forgive someone for what he has done, I forgive him too. For when I forgive--if, indeed, I need to forgive anything--I do it in Christ's presence because of you, in order to keep Satan from getting the upper hand of us; for we know what his plans are.
If somone offends you, get over it quickly so you won't leave open a door for the devil. It is a sin to hold anger and bitterness, so never go to sleep mad. If you forgive everyone before you fall asleep, freedom from wrong attitudes in your hear will help you start your day right the next morning.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Cease from anger and forsake wrath; fret not yourself--it tends only to evildoing. Psalm 37:8
The Word tells us another way to resist temptation: "When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. Leave no (such) room of foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him)" (Ephesians 4:26-27).
Paul said that we should forgive people to keep Satan from gaining an advantage over us
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 When you forgive someone for what he has done, I forgive him too. For when I forgive--if, indeed, I need to forgive anything--I do it in Christ's presence because of you, in order to keep Satan from getting the upper hand of us; for we know what his plans are.
If somone offends you, get over it quickly so you won't leave open a door for the devil. It is a sin to hold anger and bitterness, so never go to sleep mad. If you forgive everyone before you fall asleep, freedom from wrong attitudes in your hear will help you start your day right the next morning.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Day 24 & 25, November
Stand!
(Earnestly) remember the former things, (which I did) of old; for I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure and purpose. Isaiah 46:9-10
There may be times when it seems that you cannot go forward, but at least you do not have to go backward. You may not know how to forge ahead, but you can stand firmly on what you know of God.
Instead of passively yielding to the enemy, you can say, "This is the ground I have gained, and I am not giving it up, devil. You are not driving me back into the hole that God pulled me out of. I am going to stand strong in the power of God until He delivers me."
Submit Yourself to God
My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him. Psalm 62:5
James 4:7-8 gives the best advice on how to wage spiritual warfare: "Be subject to God. Resist the devil (stand firm against him), and he will flee from you. Come close to God and He will come close to you."
When you humble yourself in the presence of the Lord, He will exalt you and lift you and make your life significant
James 4:9-10 Be sorrowful, cry, and weep; change your laughter into crying, your joy into gloom! Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
God will show you how to resist the devil. Spend time in God's presence, and do whatever He tells you to do!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
(Earnestly) remember the former things, (which I did) of old; for I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure and purpose. Isaiah 46:9-10
There may be times when it seems that you cannot go forward, but at least you do not have to go backward. You may not know how to forge ahead, but you can stand firmly on what you know of God.
Instead of passively yielding to the enemy, you can say, "This is the ground I have gained, and I am not giving it up, devil. You are not driving me back into the hole that God pulled me out of. I am going to stand strong in the power of God until He delivers me."
Submit Yourself to God
My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him. Psalm 62:5
James 4:7-8 gives the best advice on how to wage spiritual warfare: "Be subject to God. Resist the devil (stand firm against him), and he will flee from you. Come close to God and He will come close to you."
When you humble yourself in the presence of the Lord, He will exalt you and lift you and make your life significant
James 4:9-10 Be sorrowful, cry, and weep; change your laughter into crying, your joy into gloom! Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
God will show you how to resist the devil. Spend time in God's presence, and do whatever He tells you to do!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day 23, November
Spiritual Warfare
And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts (deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state)... And be thankful (appreciativ), (giving praise to God always). Colossians 3:15
You are waging spiritual warfare when you give radical praise to God in the midst of your need and lack. When you are thankful to God for all He has done and is doing, you are defeating the enemy. When you hold your peace in the midst of the storm, you are warring with spiritual weapons.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons we use in our fight are not the world's weapons but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destrou strongholds. We destroy false arguments; we pull down every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey Christ.
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My (own) peace I now give and bequeath to you...(Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimated and cowardly and unsettled)" (John 14:27).
Jesus has given you peace! Put it on, and wear it everywhere you go.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts (deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state)... And be thankful (appreciativ), (giving praise to God always). Colossians 3:15
You are waging spiritual warfare when you give radical praise to God in the midst of your need and lack. When you are thankful to God for all He has done and is doing, you are defeating the enemy. When you hold your peace in the midst of the storm, you are warring with spiritual weapons.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons we use in our fight are not the world's weapons but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destrou strongholds. We destroy false arguments; we pull down every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey Christ.
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My (own) peace I now give and bequeath to you...(Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimated and cowardly and unsettled)" (John 14:27).
Jesus has given you peace! Put it on, and wear it everywhere you go.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Sunday, November 22, 2009
"Consider Carefully How You Listen"
Rev Dr Mark Chua
Luke 8:18 "Be careful, then how you listen; because whoever has something will be given more, but whoever has nothing will have taken away from him even the little he thinks he has."
consider carefully how you listen
*shapes your response
*seed is the word of God-word that proceeds out of the word of God
*seed has the power to transform life and bring forth new life (powerful word of God)
The seed is the word of God
1 Peter 1:23 For through the living and eternal word of God you have been born again as the children of a parent who is immortal, not mortal.
Isaiah 55:11 So also will be the word that I speak-- it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do.
Isaiah 55:12 "You will leave Babylon with joy; you will be led out of the city in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into singing, and the trees will shout for joy.
*people are looking for hope
*allow the healing of power to transform them
4 Responses
Pathways
Rocky Places
Hedges of thorns
Good soil
1. The supplanted response
Luke 8:12 The seeds that fell along the path stand for those who hear; but the Devil comes and takes the message away from their hearts in order to keep them from believing and being saved.
Matthew 13:19 Those who hear he message about the Kingdom but do not understand it are like the seeds that fell along the path. The Evil One comes and snatches away what was sown in them.
Luke 8:5 "Once there was a man who went out to sow corn. As he scattered the seed in the field, some of it fell along the path, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it up.
goes in one ear, comes out another
2 Corinthians 4:4 They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shinig on them, the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
2. The Superficial response
Luke 8:13 The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who hear the message and receive it gladly. But if does not sick deep into them; they believe onlyu for a while but when the time of testing comes, they fall away.
3. The Stifled response
Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear; but the worries and riches and pleasuers of this life crowd in and choke them, and their fruit never ripens.
Luke 10:42 but just one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.
Luke 12:15 And he went on to say to them all, "Watch out and guard yourselves from every kind of greed; because a person's true life is not made up of the things he owns, no matter how rich he may be."
4. The Solid response
Luke 8:15 The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.
*focus, listen to his word
*take every opportunity to hear the word of God
*prepare yourself, praying for sunday-anointing of God's spirit upon them
*word that can save us from many heartaches
*study, memorize, meditate, go for classes to really hear the word and retain in
Joshua 1:8 Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
*grow the passage of word until it burns deeply
*2 much people are spiritually undigested.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Luke 8:18 "Be careful, then how you listen; because whoever has something will be given more, but whoever has nothing will have taken away from him even the little he thinks he has."
consider carefully how you listen
*shapes your response
*seed is the word of God-word that proceeds out of the word of God
*seed has the power to transform life and bring forth new life (powerful word of God)
The seed is the word of God
1 Peter 1:23 For through the living and eternal word of God you have been born again as the children of a parent who is immortal, not mortal.
Isaiah 55:11 So also will be the word that I speak-- it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do.
Isaiah 55:12 "You will leave Babylon with joy; you will be led out of the city in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into singing, and the trees will shout for joy.
*people are looking for hope
*allow the healing of power to transform them
4 Responses
Pathways
Rocky Places
Hedges of thorns
Good soil
1. The supplanted response
Luke 8:12 The seeds that fell along the path stand for those who hear; but the Devil comes and takes the message away from their hearts in order to keep them from believing and being saved.
Matthew 13:19 Those who hear he message about the Kingdom but do not understand it are like the seeds that fell along the path. The Evil One comes and snatches away what was sown in them.
Luke 8:5 "Once there was a man who went out to sow corn. As he scattered the seed in the field, some of it fell along the path, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it up.
goes in one ear, comes out another
2 Corinthians 4:4 They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shinig on them, the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
2. The Superficial response
Luke 8:13 The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who hear the message and receive it gladly. But if does not sick deep into them; they believe onlyu for a while but when the time of testing comes, they fall away.
3. The Stifled response
Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear; but the worries and riches and pleasuers of this life crowd in and choke them, and their fruit never ripens.
Luke 10:42 but just one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.
Luke 12:15 And he went on to say to them all, "Watch out and guard yourselves from every kind of greed; because a person's true life is not made up of the things he owns, no matter how rich he may be."
4. The Solid response
Luke 8:15 The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.
*focus, listen to his word
*take every opportunity to hear the word of God
*prepare yourself, praying for sunday-anointing of God's spirit upon them
*word that can save us from many heartaches
*study, memorize, meditate, go for classes to really hear the word and retain in
Joshua 1:8 Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
*grow the passage of word until it burns deeply
*2 much people are spiritually undigested.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Day 22, November
It's the Lord's Battle
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him (who revere and worship Him with awe) and each of them He delivers. Psalm 34:7
In the Old Testament, people carried banners when they went to wat, sending the singers and praisers into the battle first. When the tribe of Judah sang, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever"
2 Chronicles 20:21 After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army, singing; "Praise the LORD! His love is eternal!"
, the enemy was so confused they were self-slaughtered and self-defeated
2 Chronicles 20:22 When they began to sing, the LORD threw the invading armies into a panic.
When King Jehoshaphat prepared for battle, he took the position of getting on his face to worship God
2 Chronicles 20:18 Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low, with his face touching the ground, and all the people bowed with him and worshipped the LORD.
If you have battles to face, get in the position of warfare, and just worship the Lord. God's response to our worship is, "Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's"
2 Chronicles 20:15 Jahaziel said, "Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him (who revere and worship Him with awe) and each of them He delivers. Psalm 34:7
In the Old Testament, people carried banners when they went to wat, sending the singers and praisers into the battle first. When the tribe of Judah sang, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever"
2 Chronicles 20:21 After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army, singing; "Praise the LORD! His love is eternal!"
, the enemy was so confused they were self-slaughtered and self-defeated
2 Chronicles 20:22 When they began to sing, the LORD threw the invading armies into a panic.
When King Jehoshaphat prepared for battle, he took the position of getting on his face to worship God
2 Chronicles 20:18 Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low, with his face touching the ground, and all the people bowed with him and worshipped the LORD.
If you have battles to face, get in the position of warfare, and just worship the Lord. God's response to our worship is, "Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's"
2 Chronicles 20:15 Jahaziel said, "Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Day 21, November
Don't Be Entangled
Put on God's whole armor (the armor of a heavyarmed soldier which God supplies), that you may be able successfully to stand up against (all) the strategies and the deceits of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
We are called to be soldiers in the army of God. Paul told Timothy that no soldier gets entangled with civilian affairs, but "his aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted him" (2 Timothy 2:4). Likewise, as we serve the Lord, we should focus on His work, not our own concerns.
If we want to be a witness of God's power, we must first do what He says to do, and show others the fruit that comes from serving Him
2 Timothy 2:6-7 The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first share of the harvest. Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.
We do this by keeping our minds constantly on Jesus Christ. We must still handle the business of everyday life, but we are not to let the affairs of the world pull us down.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Put on God's whole armor (the armor of a heavyarmed soldier which God supplies), that you may be able successfully to stand up against (all) the strategies and the deceits of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
We are called to be soldiers in the army of God. Paul told Timothy that no soldier gets entangled with civilian affairs, but "his aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted him" (2 Timothy 2:4). Likewise, as we serve the Lord, we should focus on His work, not our own concerns.
If we want to be a witness of God's power, we must first do what He says to do, and show others the fruit that comes from serving Him
2 Timothy 2:6-7 The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first share of the harvest. Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.
We do this by keeping our minds constantly on Jesus Christ. We must still handle the business of everyday life, but we are not to let the affairs of the world pull us down.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Friday, November 20, 2009
Day 20, November
Remain Steadfast
And he (Abram) believed in (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness (right standing with God). Genesis 15:6
Spending time with God keeps you stable, steadfast, and calm. God says He "will strengthen and harden you to difficulties" (Isaiah 41:10)
When your faith is fed daily by God's presence, the devil can't control you, because you don't get easily upset.
Being filled with God's truth makes it easier to live the life God has for you. Let God be your anchor in the midst of the raging waves of circumstances. Remain steadfast in God.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
And he (Abram) believed in (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness (right standing with God). Genesis 15:6
Spending time with God keeps you stable, steadfast, and calm. God says He "will strengthen and harden you to difficulties" (Isaiah 41:10)
When your faith is fed daily by God's presence, the devil can't control you, because you don't get easily upset.
Being filled with God's truth makes it easier to live the life God has for you. Let God be your anchor in the midst of the raging waves of circumstances. Remain steadfast in God.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 19, November
Seek God First
(After all) the kingdom of God is not a matter of (getting the) food and drink (one likes), but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and (heart) peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. He who serves Christ in this way is acceptable and pleasing to God and is approved by men. Romans 14:17-18
Forget all the things you think you need, and just admit to God that you need Him. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all that you need will be added to your life
Matthew 6:33 Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.
God knows your needs even before you ask. Don't become a seeker of promotion or position. Don't spend your life seeking prosperity. Seek the One who prospers. Seek the One who heals. Seek the One who is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
(After all) the kingdom of God is not a matter of (getting the) food and drink (one likes), but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and (heart) peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. He who serves Christ in this way is acceptable and pleasing to God and is approved by men. Romans 14:17-18
Forget all the things you think you need, and just admit to God that you need Him. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all that you need will be added to your life
Matthew 6:33 Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.
God knows your needs even before you ask. Don't become a seeker of promotion or position. Don't spend your life seeking prosperity. Seek the One who prospers. Seek the One who heals. Seek the One who is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Day 18, November
Stay in God's Presence
And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. Psalm 27:6
The psalmist David said that the thing he wanted most was to be with God and to dwell in His presence all the days of his life
Psalm 27:4 I have asked the Lord for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the Lord's house all my life, to marvel there at his goodness, and to ask for his guidance.
David loved God for who He is, not just for what He did for him.
The Word says that if we abide in the presence of God, He will defeat our enemies, and hide us in the day of trouble
Psalm 27:5 In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock.
God's attention is on us, but we must keep our attention on Him to enjoy the fullness of His presence in our lives. We must invite God to be involved in everything we do, and then remember to praise Him for His goodness.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. Psalm 27:6
The psalmist David said that the thing he wanted most was to be with God and to dwell in His presence all the days of his life
Psalm 27:4 I have asked the Lord for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the Lord's house all my life, to marvel there at his goodness, and to ask for his guidance.
David loved God for who He is, not just for what He did for him.
The Word says that if we abide in the presence of God, He will defeat our enemies, and hide us in the day of trouble
Psalm 27:5 In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock.
God's attention is on us, but we must keep our attention on Him to enjoy the fullness of His presence in our lives. We must invite God to be involved in everything we do, and then remember to praise Him for His goodness.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Day 17, November
Powerful Christianity
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 NIV
Being Spirit-filled is not limited to one particular brand of Christianity. Spirit-filled people are found in every church and denomination. They are people who understand the need for the power of the Holy Ghost within them so they won't live a weak, defeated life.
The Word says to "ever be filled and stimulated with the (Holy) Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), indicating that being Spirit-filled is something to which we submit ourselves. Ask God to fill you to overflowing with His Spirit so that everything you do today will be done through His power.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 NIV
Being Spirit-filled is not limited to one particular brand of Christianity. Spirit-filled people are found in every church and denomination. They are people who understand the need for the power of the Holy Ghost within them so they won't live a weak, defeated life.
The Word says to "ever be filled and stimulated with the (Holy) Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), indicating that being Spirit-filled is something to which we submit ourselves. Ask God to fill you to overflowing with His Spirit so that everything you do today will be done through His power.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, November 16, 2009
Day 16, November
God's Promises Will Be Fulfilled
Little children, you are of God (you belong to Him) and have (already) defeated and overcome them (the agents of the antichrist), because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
Know who you are in Christ and understand that through salvation, you are seen in the spiritual world as wearing a garment of salvation and covered with a robe of righteousness
Isaiah 61:10 Jerusalem rejoices because of what the Lord has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.
God is on your side, and He is under you, over you, around you, with you, for you, and in you.
The devil knows you belong to Christ because God "(has also appropriated and acknowledged us as His by) putting His seal upon us and giving us His (Holy) Spirit in our hearts as the security deposit and guarentee (of the fulfillment of His promise)" (2 Corinthians 1:22)
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Little children, you are of God (you belong to Him) and have (already) defeated and overcome them (the agents of the antichrist), because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
Know who you are in Christ and understand that through salvation, you are seen in the spiritual world as wearing a garment of salvation and covered with a robe of righteousness
Isaiah 61:10 Jerusalem rejoices because of what the Lord has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.
God is on your side, and He is under you, over you, around you, with you, for you, and in you.
The devil knows you belong to Christ because God "(has also appropriated and acknowledged us as His by) putting His seal upon us and giving us His (Holy) Spirit in our hearts as the security deposit and guarentee (of the fulfillment of His promise)" (2 Corinthians 1:22)
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
XPERIENCE HIM!
The X-factor!
Trinity Methodist Church present a MUSICAL in contrary to celeb our 50th birthday. Comprises of drama, singing, dancing, children, musicians, lighting and a biblical story which brings so much meaning and attraction. Come and bring everyone (except muslims, srry:P) on 5th and 6th of December 2009 especially at 8pm. Directions are given.
wanna know more? COME!
Trinity Methodist Church present a MUSICAL in contrary to celeb our 50th birthday. Comprises of drama, singing, dancing, children, musicians, lighting and a biblical story which brings so much meaning and attraction. Come and bring everyone (except muslims, srry:P) on 5th and 6th of December 2009 especially at 8pm. Directions are given.wanna know more? COME!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The Passion for the Lost
Steven Ooi
Matthew 9:35-38
I came to set sons against their fathers, daughters against their mothers, daughters-in-law against their mothers-in-law; a man's worst enemies will be the members of his own family.
"Whoever loves his father or mother more than me is not fit to be my disciple; whoever loves his son or daughter more than me is not fit to be my disciple.
*description of compassionate love of Jesus
15/11/09
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one accordingto his deeds.
The Battle of God and Satan
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him, will not perish, but have eternal life.
God has a passion for the souls of men and women
What is life without compassion if you cannot love and care
1. A Single Passion
*life of Jesus illustrate as single passion
Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost"
Peter and Andrew had a single passion
He said "Get behind me Jesus"
1 Corinthians 9:16
I have no right to boast just because I preach the gospel. After all, I am under orders to do so. And how terrible it would be for me if I did not preach the gospel!
Philippians 3:13,14 illustrates Paul had a single passion
Of course, my brothers, I really do not think that I have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight towards the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above.
Romans 9:2,3 - the extend of his passion
when I say how great is my sorrow, how endless the pain in my heart for my people, my own flesh and blood! For their sake I could wish that I myself were under God's curse and separated from Christ.
2. We need a heart passion
*Abraham had a heart passion
Genesis 18:23,24
Abraham appraoched the Lord and asked,"Are you really going to destroy the innocent people in the city, will you destroy the whole city? Won't you spare it in order to save the fifty?
*Moses had a heart passion
Exodus 32:31,32
Moses then returned to the Lord and said, "These people have committed a terrible sin. They have made a god out of gold and worshipped it, Please forgive their sin; but if you won't, then remove my name from the book in which you have written the names of your people."
*Our Lord Jesus had a heart passion
Matthew 23:37
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone the messengers God has sent you! How many times have I wanted to put my arms round all your people, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you ould not let me!
What if, we obey our parents only because we are scared to make them unhappy? is that love?
What if, we obey and trust God only because he is the ALMIGHTY and we are used to believe in him? is that love?
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Matthew 9:35-38
I came to set sons against their fathers, daughters against their mothers, daughters-in-law against their mothers-in-law; a man's worst enemies will be the members of his own family.
"Whoever loves his father or mother more than me is not fit to be my disciple; whoever loves his son or daughter more than me is not fit to be my disciple.
*description of compassionate love of Jesus
15/11/09
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one accordingto his deeds.
The Battle of God and Satan
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him, will not perish, but have eternal life.
God has a passion for the souls of men and women
What is life without compassion if you cannot love and care
1. A Single Passion
*life of Jesus illustrate as single passion
Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost"
Peter and Andrew had a single passion
He said "Get behind me Jesus"
1 Corinthians 9:16
I have no right to boast just because I preach the gospel. After all, I am under orders to do so. And how terrible it would be for me if I did not preach the gospel!
Philippians 3:13,14 illustrates Paul had a single passion
Of course, my brothers, I really do not think that I have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight towards the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above.
Romans 9:2,3 - the extend of his passion
when I say how great is my sorrow, how endless the pain in my heart for my people, my own flesh and blood! For their sake I could wish that I myself were under God's curse and separated from Christ.
2. We need a heart passion
*Abraham had a heart passion
Genesis 18:23,24
Abraham appraoched the Lord and asked,"Are you really going to destroy the innocent people in the city, will you destroy the whole city? Won't you spare it in order to save the fifty?
*Moses had a heart passion
Exodus 32:31,32
Moses then returned to the Lord and said, "These people have committed a terrible sin. They have made a god out of gold and worshipped it, Please forgive their sin; but if you won't, then remove my name from the book in which you have written the names of your people."
*Our Lord Jesus had a heart passion
Matthew 23:37
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone the messengers God has sent you! How many times have I wanted to put my arms round all your people, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you ould not let me!
What if, we obey our parents only because we are scared to make them unhappy? is that love?
What if, we obey and trust God only because he is the ALMIGHTY and we are used to believe in him? is that love?
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Day 14& 15, November
Build on Solid Foundations
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is (already) laid, which is Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 1 Corinthians 3:11
We can know a lot of spiritual methods (or formulas) for getting things, but many such methods simply have no power flowing through them. Powerless methods are like empty containers-- useless.
I had learned many spiritual methods, and I was busy trying them, until I realized that methods don't work. It was like building on a cracked foundation; nothing stood the test of time. If our foundations leak, we get into trouble every time it storms.
Build your life on who you are in Christ. Take time to meditate on the foundational things about being a Christian. Build your life on the solid foundation that you are an heir of God's grace and His unmerited favor.
Be Confident in God
For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot from being caught (in a trap or some hidden danger). Proverbs 3:26
Jesus knew where He came from, He knew what He was sent to do, and He knew where He was going. When you get that confidence of knowing God and His purpose for your life, you will not be affected by the judgements or criticisms of other people.
You know you belong to God. You know His hand is on you. You know His anointing is on you. You know what you are called to do. You know that with every breath you take, you are trying to follow Him, and you know where you are going when you are all finished. Say, "Nothing that happens today can separate me from God's love and His purpose for my life."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is (already) laid, which is Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 1 Corinthians 3:11
We can know a lot of spiritual methods (or formulas) for getting things, but many such methods simply have no power flowing through them. Powerless methods are like empty containers-- useless.
I had learned many spiritual methods, and I was busy trying them, until I realized that methods don't work. It was like building on a cracked foundation; nothing stood the test of time. If our foundations leak, we get into trouble every time it storms.
Build your life on who you are in Christ. Take time to meditate on the foundational things about being a Christian. Build your life on the solid foundation that you are an heir of God's grace and His unmerited favor.
Be Confident in God
For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot from being caught (in a trap or some hidden danger). Proverbs 3:26
Jesus knew where He came from, He knew what He was sent to do, and He knew where He was going. When you get that confidence of knowing God and His purpose for your life, you will not be affected by the judgements or criticisms of other people.
You know you belong to God. You know His hand is on you. You know His anointing is on you. You know what you are called to do. You know that with every breath you take, you are trying to follow Him, and you know where you are going when you are all finished. Say, "Nothing that happens today can separate me from God's love and His purpose for my life."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Friday, November 13, 2009
Day 13, November
Don't Lose Focus
For the weapons of our warfare are not physical (weapons of flesh and blood), but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4
Sometimes we lose our focus. We can be walking in love all day, going along fine, until someone comes along and offends us. As soon as we forget our focus of love, we stop making progress and come to a standstill ---aggravated, upset, and offended.
Understand that the mind is a battlefield. If you don't stop Stan when he gets into your thoughts, you are not going to stop him from getting into your life. Stay focused. Ask God to help you remain full of love, no matter what comes your way today.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
For the weapons of our warfare are not physical (weapons of flesh and blood), but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4
Sometimes we lose our focus. We can be walking in love all day, going along fine, until someone comes along and offends us. As soon as we forget our focus of love, we stop making progress and come to a standstill ---aggravated, upset, and offended.
Understand that the mind is a battlefield. If you don't stop Stan when he gets into your thoughts, you are not going to stop him from getting into your life. Stay focused. Ask God to help you remain full of love, no matter what comes your way today.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Day 12, November
Do What Is Right
Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed. Psalm 37:3
Powerful results happen when you do what is right. Doing what is right is hightech spiritual warfare! It puts you in a position where the devil can't affect you, because you have decided to stand and not be moved.
Remain in faith and trust God. The Bible says in Psalm 37:1 that evildoers, "those who work unrighteousness (that which is not upright or in right standing with God)," will be cut down like the grass. When problems arise against you, when your enemies attack you, or when evil makes an all out assault upon you, trust in the Lord, and do good.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed. Psalm 37:3
Powerful results happen when you do what is right. Doing what is right is hightech spiritual warfare! It puts you in a position where the devil can't affect you, because you have decided to stand and not be moved.
Remain in faith and trust God. The Bible says in Psalm 37:1 that evildoers, "those who work unrighteousness (that which is not upright or in right standing with God)," will be cut down like the grass. When problems arise against you, when your enemies attack you, or when evil makes an all out assault upon you, trust in the Lord, and do good.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Day 11, November
Hold on to Your Peace
In His (Christ's) days shall the (uncompromisingly) righteous flourish and peace abound till there is a moon no longer. Psalm 72:7
In the Bible, people are told to hold their peace, because peace is a place of power. God tells us not to be moved when our opponents and adversaries come against us. We are to remain constant, fearless, and at peace. His Word says, "The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest" (Exodus 14:14).
No matter what is happening, remain consistent; continue treating people well, continue walking in the fruit of the Spirit. You don't know what kind of fruit you have until somebody comes along and squeezes it. You don't know how much fruit you have until somebody is picking it all day.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
In His (Christ's) days shall the (uncompromisingly) righteous flourish and peace abound till there is a moon no longer. Psalm 72:7
In the Bible, people are told to hold their peace, because peace is a place of power. God tells us not to be moved when our opponents and adversaries come against us. We are to remain constant, fearless, and at peace. His Word says, "The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest" (Exodus 14:14).
No matter what is happening, remain consistent; continue treating people well, continue walking in the fruit of the Spirit. You don't know what kind of fruit you have until somebody comes along and squeezes it. You don't know how much fruit you have until somebody is picking it all day.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Day 10, November
Talk about God ---
Not the Devil
Leave no (such) room or foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him). Ephesians 4:27
God once said to me, "Quit talking so much about the devil, what he is saying and what he is doing. I am saying something! Talk about what I am saying. I am doing something! Talk about what I am doing."
Then one day God spoke a life-changing word to me, saying, "Why don't you study the Word, and see how Jesus waged spiritual warfare?"
I found that Jesus didn't talk or preach much about the devil and what he was saying or doing. He simply dealt with the devil by casting him out of people's lives. He told him to shut up. He quoted the Word to him
Luke 4:1-13 Jesus returned from the Jordan full of the Holy Spirit and was led by the Spirit into the desert, where he was tempted by the Devil for forty days. In all that time he ate nothing, so that he was hungry when it was over.
The Devil said to him, "If you are God's Son, order this stone to turn into bread."
But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Man cannot live on bread alone.'"
Then the Devil took him up and showed him in a second all the kingdoms of the world. "I will give you all this power and all this wealth." the Devil told him. "It has all been handed over to me, and I can give it to anyone I choose. All this will be yours, then, if you worship me."
Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!'"
Then the Devil took him to Jerusalem and set him on the highest point of the Temple, and said to him, "If you are God's Son, throw yourself down from here, For the scripture says, 'God will order his angels to take good care for you.' It also says, 'They will hold you up with their hands so that not even your feet will be hurt on the stones.'"
But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
When the Devil finished tempting Jesus in every way, he left him for a while.
Resist the devil today and tell someone about the good things God is doing for you.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Not the Devil
Leave no (such) room or foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him). Ephesians 4:27
God once said to me, "Quit talking so much about the devil, what he is saying and what he is doing. I am saying something! Talk about what I am saying. I am doing something! Talk about what I am doing."
Then one day God spoke a life-changing word to me, saying, "Why don't you study the Word, and see how Jesus waged spiritual warfare?"
I found that Jesus didn't talk or preach much about the devil and what he was saying or doing. He simply dealt with the devil by casting him out of people's lives. He told him to shut up. He quoted the Word to him
Luke 4:1-13 Jesus returned from the Jordan full of the Holy Spirit and was led by the Spirit into the desert, where he was tempted by the Devil for forty days. In all that time he ate nothing, so that he was hungry when it was over.
The Devil said to him, "If you are God's Son, order this stone to turn into bread."
But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Man cannot live on bread alone.'"
Then the Devil took him up and showed him in a second all the kingdoms of the world. "I will give you all this power and all this wealth." the Devil told him. "It has all been handed over to me, and I can give it to anyone I choose. All this will be yours, then, if you worship me."
Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!'"
Then the Devil took him to Jerusalem and set him on the highest point of the Temple, and said to him, "If you are God's Son, throw yourself down from here, For the scripture says, 'God will order his angels to take good care for you.' It also says, 'They will hold you up with their hands so that not even your feet will be hurt on the stones.'"
But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
When the Devil finished tempting Jesus in every way, he left him for a while.
Resist the devil today and tell someone about the good things God is doing for you.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, November 9, 2009
Day 9, November
Internal Blessings Show Externally
Therefore if any person is (ingrafted) in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old (previous moral and spiritual condition) has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
When God baptized me in the Holy Ghost, I felt like He had filled me with liquid love. He did something on the inside of me, and it showed on the outside of me. Internal changes last, and keep showing up in everything we do.
That is why you can't really be a closet Christian. If you are saved, it will show to others. If you say you are saved, but nothing has changed in your life, something is wrong. When Jesus comes to live in you, He will get involved with how you live and how you look at life to make you more like Him. Welcome any changes He needs to make in you today.
"May You keep Becky, Mei-Xin, Mei-Yan, Zhi-Wei, Eugene, Sarah and Simon and families in Your comfort as they mourn over the loss of their uncle Harry Tay."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Therefore if any person is (ingrafted) in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old (previous moral and spiritual condition) has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
When God baptized me in the Holy Ghost, I felt like He had filled me with liquid love. He did something on the inside of me, and it showed on the outside of me. Internal changes last, and keep showing up in everything we do.
That is why you can't really be a closet Christian. If you are saved, it will show to others. If you say you are saved, but nothing has changed in your life, something is wrong. When Jesus comes to live in you, He will get involved with how you live and how you look at life to make you more like Him. Welcome any changes He needs to make in you today.
"May You keep Becky, Mei-Xin, Mei-Yan, Zhi-Wei, Eugene, Sarah and Simon and families in Your comfort as they mourn over the loss of their uncle Harry Tay."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Truth applied part 5
The One Who is in Me is Greater than the One in the World
Rev Ricky Ho
1 John 4:1-4
8/11/2009
Introduction
*You have the power of God at your disposal to do mighty things
*You may not have the abilities of superman, but you possess the power above all powers, the power of God
1. Your Secret Identity
* 1 John 4:4 .. He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world
*God + One = a majority
*Not sometimes but always
*For we are in Christ
*If you've made Christ your Lord, then he lives on the inside of you
*Don't let the truth of God fly over your head
*Galatians 2:20 so that it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. This life that I live now, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.
*Christ is your "secret" identity
*He's the one on the inside of you, giving you power you need to face the day
2. Your "Super" Power
*You have the power to:-
cast out demons
Mark 5:1-8
power to heal
Mark 1:40-42
power to create (your own world)
Proverbs 18:21
*You can send a person to heal or to suicidal by your words
*There is a power on the inside of you to take the little that you have and turn into a lot!
Conclusion
*Do you want to be a hero or a villian?
*the choice is yours to use your power over good or evil
*Galatians 6:9 So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.
*Use your "super" power and go save the world
*we need people to support us- people can bring you up there when you are down
*never give up. Press on!
I personally had a rough day for this few days. Settling the ptptn application was a real hectic moment as I had to clue on what to do and things just didnt fall into place. I needed people to certified with grace so graciously (lol) certified and brought me to uni to settle everything on a fri evening where the masive jam was just about to start. I couldnt stay back in uni as I had a wedding rehersal to play. Already that was hectic enough. The next day I had the wedding followed by gb, carolling, worship prac for tomorrow's service. From 11am-11pm i was dead tired but I knew that all in all, I wanted to serve the Lord. The next morning, I woke up and saw so many msgs. I realise that I forgot to come to say corporate prayer for the 1st service as I don't know where I got the perception that I only have to say corporate prayer during 2nd service. Everybody came asking and I had to apologize, feeling much guilt and shame to the myf, parents and everyone around me. I left it all to the Lord and I accept my own forgetfulness, not giving excuses but hoping to yearn for forgiveness. I know that the Lord must have a purpose for this. I played with all my heart and keep asking the Lord for strength in me even though I was tired. The sermon came and wow, it was as though God is speaking through me through Rev Ricky. I guess he's saying to me that when I am weak, then he is strong. I had to humble myself before people began praising my prayer. Its true I admit, we need each other to support us so that they could bring us from bottom to up. I owe it up to the Lord and he is the One that gave me the wisdom to write this prayer. I begin to realise that there are many other people facing worse situations than I am and I should not complain but be grateful that THE ONE WHO IS IN ME IS GREATER THAN THE ONE IN THE WORLD, me. Thank you Rev Ricky for the awesome sermons that applied so much in my life.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Rev Ricky Ho
1 John 4:1-4
8/11/2009
Introduction
*You have the power of God at your disposal to do mighty things
*You may not have the abilities of superman, but you possess the power above all powers, the power of God
1. Your Secret Identity
* 1 John 4:4 .. He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world
*God + One = a majority
*Not sometimes but always
*For we are in Christ
*If you've made Christ your Lord, then he lives on the inside of you
*Don't let the truth of God fly over your head
*Galatians 2:20 so that it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. This life that I live now, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.
*Christ is your "secret" identity
*He's the one on the inside of you, giving you power you need to face the day
2. Your "Super" Power
*You have the power to:-
cast out demons
Mark 5:1-8
power to heal
Mark 1:40-42
power to create (your own world)
Proverbs 18:21
*You can send a person to heal or to suicidal by your words
*There is a power on the inside of you to take the little that you have and turn into a lot!
Conclusion
*Do you want to be a hero or a villian?
*the choice is yours to use your power over good or evil
*Galatians 6:9 So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.
*Use your "super" power and go save the world
*we need people to support us- people can bring you up there when you are down
*never give up. Press on!
I personally had a rough day for this few days. Settling the ptptn application was a real hectic moment as I had to clue on what to do and things just didnt fall into place. I needed people to certified with grace so graciously (lol) certified and brought me to uni to settle everything on a fri evening where the masive jam was just about to start. I couldnt stay back in uni as I had a wedding rehersal to play. Already that was hectic enough. The next day I had the wedding followed by gb, carolling, worship prac for tomorrow's service. From 11am-11pm i was dead tired but I knew that all in all, I wanted to serve the Lord. The next morning, I woke up and saw so many msgs. I realise that I forgot to come to say corporate prayer for the 1st service as I don't know where I got the perception that I only have to say corporate prayer during 2nd service. Everybody came asking and I had to apologize, feeling much guilt and shame to the myf, parents and everyone around me. I left it all to the Lord and I accept my own forgetfulness, not giving excuses but hoping to yearn for forgiveness. I know that the Lord must have a purpose for this. I played with all my heart and keep asking the Lord for strength in me even though I was tired. The sermon came and wow, it was as though God is speaking through me through Rev Ricky. I guess he's saying to me that when I am weak, then he is strong. I had to humble myself before people began praising my prayer. Its true I admit, we need each other to support us so that they could bring us from bottom to up. I owe it up to the Lord and he is the One that gave me the wisdom to write this prayer. I begin to realise that there are many other people facing worse situations than I am and I should not complain but be grateful that THE ONE WHO IS IN ME IS GREATER THAN THE ONE IN THE WORLD, me. Thank you Rev Ricky for the awesome sermons that applied so much in my life.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Day 7 & 8, November
Loving Actions Speak Clearly
(Living as becomes you) with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and making allowances because you love one another. Ephesians 4:2
It is good for the unsaved members of your family to see you studying the Bible, going to church, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. But your family may be more receptive to the gospel if you minister to their needs. Ministering to them amy require giving up a prayer meeting to do things with them, such as going fishing or shopping with your spouse, helping your son work on his car, or taking your daughter out for lunch.
The Bible says that the natural man does not understand the spiritual man
1 Corinthians 2:14 Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them; they are nonsense to him, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.
So spiritual talk doesn't always make sense to unsaved people, but loving actions speak clearly to them. Walk in love's anointing today: be kind, joyful, peaceful, and stable. Let God love others through you.
Be Wise to the Enemy
Be well balanced... for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring... seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5:8
Satan cannot devour just anybody he pleases. He has to find someone who gives him an opening to do so. One of the ways we give him an opening to destroy us is through imbalance in our lives. A good example would be, if we eat improperly and in an unbalanced manner over a long period of time, we may open the door for the enemy to bring sickness or disease into our life.
Many times when people are recovering from illness, they follow a strict diet that brings balance back into their eating habits. Find balance in all you do, and keep the enemy away from your door.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
(Living as becomes you) with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and making allowances because you love one another. Ephesians 4:2
It is good for the unsaved members of your family to see you studying the Bible, going to church, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. But your family may be more receptive to the gospel if you minister to their needs. Ministering to them amy require giving up a prayer meeting to do things with them, such as going fishing or shopping with your spouse, helping your son work on his car, or taking your daughter out for lunch.
The Bible says that the natural man does not understand the spiritual man
1 Corinthians 2:14 Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them; they are nonsense to him, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.
So spiritual talk doesn't always make sense to unsaved people, but loving actions speak clearly to them. Walk in love's anointing today: be kind, joyful, peaceful, and stable. Let God love others through you.
Be Wise to the Enemy
Be well balanced... for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring... seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5:8
Satan cannot devour just anybody he pleases. He has to find someone who gives him an opening to do so. One of the ways we give him an opening to destroy us is through imbalance in our lives. A good example would be, if we eat improperly and in an unbalanced manner over a long period of time, we may open the door for the enemy to bring sickness or disease into our life.
Many times when people are recovering from illness, they follow a strict diet that brings balance back into their eating habits. Find balance in all you do, and keep the enemy away from your door.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Friday, November 6, 2009
Day 6, November
Pray All Day
Let my prayer be set forth as incense before You, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2
God wants to be the center of your life: the center of your conversation, the center of your entertainment, and the center of your relationships. Prayer keeps Him in the center of all you do.
Years ago I could have told you that I prayed an hour every day. But now, I couldn't even determine how long I pray, because I just pray every time I see or feel a need. I pray while driving (and its the best way because you won't have any distractions). I pray while working, and while relaxing. Sometimes I just stop what I am doing and praise God, and that is prayer too. I cast my cares on Him and say, "Lord, I am not going to worry about anything today; I am giving it to You."
Prayer should be like breathing, natural to do anywhere you are.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Let my prayer be set forth as incense before You, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2
God wants to be the center of your life: the center of your conversation, the center of your entertainment, and the center of your relationships. Prayer keeps Him in the center of all you do.
Years ago I could have told you that I prayed an hour every day. But now, I couldn't even determine how long I pray, because I just pray every time I see or feel a need. I pray while driving (and its the best way because you won't have any distractions). I pray while working, and while relaxing. Sometimes I just stop what I am doing and praise God, and that is prayer too. I cast my cares on Him and say, "Lord, I am not going to worry about anything today; I am giving it to You."
Prayer should be like breathing, natural to do anywhere you are.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Day 5, November
Talk to God Anywhere
Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received (as a Gift) from God? 1 Corinthians 6:19
The angel of the Lord said to Moses, "Take the shoes off your feet, for the ground on which you stand is holy ground"
Exodus 3:5 God said, "Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.
The ground was holy because the Holy One was there. Now through faith in Jesus, you are the temple of the Holy Ghost. Everywhere you go becomes a holy place because the Holy One dwells in you.
God is not in a building, where you can only visit Him on Sunday morning. He is with you everywhere you go. You can talk to Him while you vacuum, or while you change the oil in your car. When you let God become involved in every aspect of your life, every day becomes exiting.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received (as a Gift) from God? 1 Corinthians 6:19
The angel of the Lord said to Moses, "Take the shoes off your feet, for the ground on which you stand is holy ground"
Exodus 3:5 God said, "Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.
The ground was holy because the Holy One was there. Now through faith in Jesus, you are the temple of the Holy Ghost. Everywhere you go becomes a holy place because the Holy One dwells in you.
God is not in a building, where you can only visit Him on Sunday morning. He is with you everywhere you go. You can talk to Him while you vacuum, or while you change the oil in your car. When you let God become involved in every aspect of your life, every day becomes exiting.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Day 4, November
Keep Balanced
For we who have believed (adhered to and trusted in and relied on God) do enter that rest. Hebrews 4:3
It is easy to get overcommitted, burned out, bummed out, worn out, and stressed out if you are trying to keep up with too many commitments. It is out of balance to try to do everything. If you are happy doing what you do, keep doing it. But if it wears you out and robs you of peace, don't do it. What sense does it make to commit to something, and then murmur and complain about it while you are doing it?
Being overcommitted will frustrate you. Anxiety is usually a sign that God never told you to do what you are doing in the first place. To avoid frustration in your life, keep in balance.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
For we who have believed (adhered to and trusted in and relied on God) do enter that rest. Hebrews 4:3
It is easy to get overcommitted, burned out, bummed out, worn out, and stressed out if you are trying to keep up with too many commitments. It is out of balance to try to do everything. If you are happy doing what you do, keep doing it. But if it wears you out and robs you of peace, don't do it. What sense does it make to commit to something, and then murmur and complain about it while you are doing it?
Being overcommitted will frustrate you. Anxiety is usually a sign that God never told you to do what you are doing in the first place. To avoid frustration in your life, keep in balance.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Day 3, November
Encourage, Don't Criticize
Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encourages instead of critics. It is the greater person who does the right thing; Christ rignteousness dwells in you to help you do what is right. You are great in God's eyes when you choose to do right and bless others.
No matter how rough your day is today, speak words that uplift and encourage those around you. Encourage others if you notice them doing a good job-- not just those who work with you, but people wherever you go, such as store clerks, auto mechanics, and waiters. Say something like, " I appreciate the extra effort you are making to do your job well." You can change your life and someone else's by choosing to speak positive words.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encourages instead of critics. It is the greater person who does the right thing; Christ rignteousness dwells in you to help you do what is right. You are great in God's eyes when you choose to do right and bless others.
No matter how rough your day is today, speak words that uplift and encourage those around you. Encourage others if you notice them doing a good job-- not just those who work with you, but people wherever you go, such as store clerks, auto mechanics, and waiters. Say something like, " I appreciate the extra effort you are making to do your job well." You can change your life and someone else's by choosing to speak positive words.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, November 2, 2009
Day 2, November
Enjoy Your Whole Day
I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds! Psalm 9:1
Some Christians feel guilty when they are doing something that isn't "spiritual." Somehow or another, they feel the need to hurry through the grocery store, dash through the house cleaning, and rush through all the daily aspects of life that seem irrelevant to their faith. They want to get back to doing something "spiritual" so God will be pleased with them again.
God did not intend for you to hate the secular side of life. You can enjoy holiness and time with God even when you are doing daily chores, running errands, or taking the children somewhere they need to go. Don't begrudge the routine things of life; see every activity as an opportunity to serve God with your whole heart.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds! Psalm 9:1
Some Christians feel guilty when they are doing something that isn't "spiritual." Somehow or another, they feel the need to hurry through the grocery store, dash through the house cleaning, and rush through all the daily aspects of life that seem irrelevant to their faith. They want to get back to doing something "spiritual" so God will be pleased with them again.
God did not intend for you to hate the secular side of life. You can enjoy holiness and time with God even when you are doing daily chores, running errands, or taking the children somewhere they need to go. Don't begrudge the routine things of life; see every activity as an opportunity to serve God with your whole heart.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Truth applied part 4
I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me
Rev Ricky Ho
Philippians 4:13
1/11/2009
Truth
1. Love one another
2. Forgive and Pray for your enemies
3. For nothing is impossible with God
*Failures and mistakes can be important values and lessons (teachers that provide us with invaluable lessons!!)
*v2 can claim the promise when failing relationships.
Paul says never give up
1. Paul's "I can" applies to your relationship/attitude/contentment
2. God's plan includes our handicaps
*there are those handicaps that we will deal with our entire lives
*God's plan includes our handicaps for in them we are corrected and we grow
*Its amazing that you can do what you can't do
*challenge to own the word of God in your heart
*not every prayer will be a yes from the Lord
*Paul thought that being free from his problem would make him a better Christian
*but just the opposite was true
*submitting to the Lord's will was the better choice
3. Applying the truth "I can do all things"
*many people hurting and who needs love
*his grace is enough for you
*when you are weak, then he is strong
*when you have a "thorn". cherish it because it drives you to the saviour
*You many not know the future/or see the light, because you are not God
*applying this truth is not easy, but we must own the truth
Conclusion
*How many times have we wished life had a fast forward button that we could use to get through the tough times quickly.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Rev Ricky Ho
Philippians 4:13
1/11/2009
Truth
1. Love one another
2. Forgive and Pray for your enemies
3. For nothing is impossible with God
*Failures and mistakes can be important values and lessons (teachers that provide us with invaluable lessons!!)
*v2 can claim the promise when failing relationships.
Paul says never give up
1. Paul's "I can" applies to your relationship/attitude/contentment
2. God's plan includes our handicaps
*there are those handicaps that we will deal with our entire lives
*God's plan includes our handicaps for in them we are corrected and we grow
*Its amazing that you can do what you can't do
*challenge to own the word of God in your heart
*not every prayer will be a yes from the Lord
*Paul thought that being free from his problem would make him a better Christian
*but just the opposite was true
*submitting to the Lord's will was the better choice
3. Applying the truth "I can do all things"
*many people hurting and who needs love
*his grace is enough for you
*when you are weak, then he is strong
*when you have a "thorn". cherish it because it drives you to the saviour
*You many not know the future/or see the light, because you are not God
*applying this truth is not easy, but we must own the truth
Conclusion
*How many times have we wished life had a fast forward button that we could use to get through the tough times quickly.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Day 1, November
Love Truth
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 NIV
If you want to become fully mature in the Lord, you must learn to love truth. Otherwise, you will always leave open a door of deception for the enemy to take what is meant to be yours. Some people have a difficult time facing truth and reality. They prefer to live in a make-believe world, pretending that certain things aren't happening. But we cannot deny the existence of problems or act as if they are not real.
The devil is real, life is real, people are real, pain is real, and poverty is real. The good news is that no matter how real our pain may be, or how big our problems may seem, we can overcome all of them with the Word of God.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 NIV
If you want to become fully mature in the Lord, you must learn to love truth. Otherwise, you will always leave open a door of deception for the enemy to take what is meant to be yours. Some people have a difficult time facing truth and reality. They prefer to live in a make-believe world, pretending that certain things aren't happening. But we cannot deny the existence of problems or act as if they are not real.
The devil is real, life is real, people are real, pain is real, and poverty is real. The good news is that no matter how real our pain may be, or how big our problems may seem, we can overcome all of them with the Word of God.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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