Take off you sandals

Recently while reading the Ex 3 , I was brought back by God to the encounter of Moses with God in the burning bush.


"5 Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.”
6 Moreover He said, “I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God."
- Ex 3:5-6

Why did God ask Moses to remove his sandals? Because Moses was standing on Holy Ground. Other than a removing his sandals to show reverence for a Holy God, I believe with all my heart that God wanted Moses to 'feel' His Holiness with Moses' bare skin not just through another medium.

God spoke to me again recently with this story, His gentle urging is always there. To edge and draw us closer to Him. He constantly says "Come My child, feel me today, let's enjoy this time tgt."

God also told me to remove my 'sandals of life' 'sandals of busyness.' in the midst of a fast-paced lifestyle here in Singapore, we got to remove those sandals.

Sandals are not slippers. They are easy to take off, difficult to wear. I felt God impressing in my heart, so clearly, I want you to take off your sandals and take your time, don't be in a hurry to leave. Come and fellowship and stay.

God is really a relational God. He never forces us against our will, but He will win us and woo us over. Like a zealous lover and persuer.

This is my God
This is our God

-- Post From My iPhone

What Can I Do?

Paul Baloche - What Can I Do

When I see the beauty of a sunset's glory,
Amazing artistry across the evening sky
When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy
It awes and humbles me to be loved
by a God so high

Chorus:
What can I do but thank You,
What can I do but give my life to You
Hallelujah, hallelujah
What can I do but praise You,
Everyday make everything I do a hallelujah
A hallelujah, hallelujah

Verse 2:
When I hear the story of a God of mercy
Who shared humanity and suffered by our side
Of the cross they nailed You to, that could not hold You
Now You're making all things new by the power
Of Your risen life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO7uP7F-7GQ

The burdens of my heart

Let no one despise
(to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.)

your youth
(the condition of being young, the appearance, freshness, vigor, spirit, etc., characteristic of one who is young, the period of life from puberty to the attainment of full growth; adolescence.)

but be an example
(a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided: to set a good example.)

to the believers
(to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so:
Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.)

in word,
(warrant, assurance, or promise; speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words;
an authoritative utterance, or command;
to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care. )

in conduct
(personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment; to behave or manage (oneself);
to lead)

in love
(a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person;
a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend; affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one's neighbor.
Sacrifice and protection)

in spirit
(an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action;
the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit;
the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action:
a man of broken spirit;
the Spirit- God;
a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Num. 11:25; Is. 32:15.)

in faith
belief that is not based on proof;
belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion;
belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit;
the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved;
the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc
The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.

in purity.
freedom from guilt or evil; innocence;cleanness or spotlessness; freedom from foreign or inappropriate elements)

- 1 Tim 4:12
不要叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁上，都作信徒的榜样。

pop lo

Owing to the Grace of God, I finally pop-ed.

Throughout this 13 weeks. I have learnt so much more.
Truly, the Bible has taught us to be wise as serpents but as gentle as doves.

This is really the verse that carried me throughout the 13 weeks.
Many times, I did stupid things but God really brought me out of the fire because of the wisdom He gave.

4 types of ppl can be found (Christians included)

1 Wise as Serpents and not gentle like a dove.
This ppl are the scariest. They are the type that what the Chinese calls as 心机.
They can be your best friend for now, but turn ur back and you find a knife in your back.

2. Not as wise as a serpent but gentle as a dove.
They are great ppl to hang out with. They are what we always feel that they are very pure.
But never will they have a powerful impact in many things. And they often look clueless.
But this are the ppl whose hearts will always be open for God to touch them and change their lives. Give them the wisdom that they need.

3. NOT wise, NOT gentle.
Hallelujah.. They are the typical ah beng figures. Usually they are the loudmouth ones.

(The quotation, "As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest blabbers," is from the Greek philosopher Plato.)

They will always boast of their affiliations with this group and that group.. BUT they are usually the foot soldiers that gets exploited.

4. Matthew 10:16 (BBE)

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves

This is the verse that reminds me of what to do. With this, we will be more like Jesus. This is how He cared for the multitudes, how He even rebuke the pharisees. This is the Jesus' way.

United vs City

Classic.. Absolutely a classic.
There's only one United in Manchester

Sick...

My oh my, this weekend I was sick!! Really hate it man.
Temperature was 38.5 on friday night.

Went to CGH as NS requires it.
Got MC for friday and saturday, like for what!?
then Sunday, fever gone! Nonsense la. Hahaha.

But after booking in, we have to go back cause still have flu symptoms.
But the boring part is cant go out. Have to rest!

Tonight booking in again at 7.45pm, starting to get used to the lifestyle and enjoying it.
Cya guys on friday!

ptp

Amen.. This Sunday marks the 3rd week of my NS life and man,
this 2 weeks felt long yet short at the same time.
I know that I'm not as fit as most ppl and the physical training phase is really killing me.
Ran for more than 10km in 2 days, its really no joke.

Many times while doing push-ups or crunches,
I will look up to the sky and cry out to God in pain.
And man, really need God more than ever.

I was telling Him one day while doing push-ups, "God, strengthen me! I need You."
But He just replied, and I sensed a smile from Him, "Don't worry son, My grace is more than enough for you."

Thru my deepest valley and over my highest mountain
My God, my Lord, You are always there



Nothing is ever too small, or too big in Your sight
You shape all things with Your hands of love

Even as Your sheep strays away from Your flock
Your Staff and Rod guides me back to Your side



How can I ever thank You
My Savior, My Salvation
My Healer, My Comforter
My Lord, My God
My Jesus

SCDF

I'm going to NS soon.
Its next Tuesday (7th July).

Excited, yet apprehensive.
Felt ready for the challenge, yet uncertain of what lies ahead.

Going to Jalan Bahar Camp for Singapore Civil Defense Force.
Should I go for the Firefighter, paramedic or other vocations??


What Lies ahead? I don't know.
But one thing I know,

“ For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.
“ For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts."
-Is 55:8-9

Self Quarantine

Hi guys, just came back frm Malaysia.
Currently I am self quarantining myself cos just came back.

Currently I am not having a fever but kept sneezing and having running nose. So as a safety precaution, I am staying home. Ya. Do keep me in prayer ya.
Miss you guys, miss the church and everything. =)

Love,
Gx.

harden

Why God? Why??

Why are ppl with wrong theology being selected time and time again,
and those with a slightly 'sounded' Theology gets placed at the sidelines?

Why do a flaky person gets away with causing a disturbance in cell group meetings gets away with things but a intuition, impression and vision from someone with a good track record is being dismissed as flaky?

Why can't someone speak to members with a proven bible study record, proven growth and sound doctrine
but someone who has a knack of pulling members aside to 'talk' to them abt spiritual stuff even though what he is teaching is doubtful able to do that?

Why does a man with a good heart has to go through all these?
I think the same man is no longer ard. I think he has decided that
He is a stupid guy who takes a bloody long time to realised that in this world, there is no such thing as a 'WE' but its each for his own in this world.
I think he has just hardened his heart.
He will not drop another tear for someone.

New Songs

Recently I just felt new songs coming out from my spirit. Didn't really write them down. But it just feels beautiful. New songs, New Anointing.

Something that poh said last week shook me.
Every Revival Carries a New Sound.

City Harvest Church carries a different sound.
Bedok North carried a different sound.
What's your new sound?

Asia and Life Conference?

I was walking to the bus stop near my house when I saw this Banner outside Trinity Church near my place.
Uncanny familiarity? Almost everything is the same. The fonts of both Asia and Life. Guess we are making an impact. The only common letter is 'I'. Both ASIA and Life's 'I' is the same. Most prob, Trinity's church's Life is Bolded.

I Just want you.

I am feeling so frustrated and discouraged for the last few months, I felt that I was on the brink of giving up, throwing in the towel. This must be it, the pit, the valley that King David felt he was in. I think that I am of the verge and slipping in and out of depression. But I wanna thank God for ppl like Poh and Gabriel in my life. It was really no fun during this period of my life. Every single day felt like agony.

Pastor's right, God does not disappoint us, but people disappoints.

Like what Huijun and Amelia said, they both think that I'm a perfectionist. But thats nothing to be proud of man... Everytime I mess up, I feel so bad, so guilty and so very inperfect, even though its a small mistake and it just builts up and spirals into a bigger and bigger mistake. I just can't get over it. In a way, I disappoint myself all the time.

But I really wanna thank God for the Teo brothers.

I saw Gabriel on the 10th of May, Mother's day. Because he went to Amelia's cousin's birthday.
Man, just seeing Gabriel makes me feel so so so very loved and cared for. He's really a spiritual dad to me. When I saw Gabriel, I felt like running to him, hugging him and crying in his arms. Being with Gabriel makes me feel safe and that I can conquer the world. Not that I am basing my faith on him but its just different being in another zone. Its like being seperated from your dad. Man, I could even hear his voice, accent and tone in my head now. Haha! A simple "Guang Xiang, Jia You ar." from Gabriel is like a highlight of the day. Super encouraged!

And as for Poh, Meeting him 3 times this week just doesn't get any better! How to not get inspired, encouraged and convicted by him? Things that he shared on a personal basis and as a class really shook me. Every aspect of my life just seemed to be linked with him. My vision in life, my goal, my future business and ministry. Things that he shared about how does a cell group grow mightily? Being a blessing to the cell group. How to change the lives of your cell group members for the better, how to engage God in worship. And of course, guitar skills and theory. I am so inspired by him!

I Just Want You
Planet Shakers

More than a nice melody,
More than the sweetest of words
This is the love i have found,
And with this love i am found.

I just want you Jesus
I just want you my Lord,
I just want you Jesus,
I just want you.

Never could I comprehend,
The love you so freely give,
Never could i be worthy
But your love covers all of my sin.

There is no greater love than yours,
Nothing else could ever compare,
And even if i search all the world
I will never find a love like yours.

Spiritual Jargons

In the last 4 years in church. I have made my fair share of mistakes and victories with friends that joined us for service. And I have always found this to be the number 1 turn off to the friends. I have committed it too in the past and learned my lesson hard.

NEVER USE SPIRITUAL 'JARGON' ON THE FRIENDS WHEN WE COMMUNICATE WITH THEM

The friends will never understand what we are saying and not relate to them. Some examples would be:
"Hey John, have you responded to the Altar Call before?"
"Wow.. Thank God that there is so many Salvation cases today."
"Oh, we say grace so that God will Sanctify the food."
"Oh.. we fall under the anointing of God."
Reconciliation, holiness, offering..

The Bible says those who win souls is wise. We gotta be wise and relevant in communicating spirituality to the new friends because they will not have an idea of what are we talking about.

Scientists make simple things complicated.
Communicators make complicated things simple.

Keep it simple guys

These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan.

He did this to teach warfare to generations of Israelites who had no experience in battle.
These are the nations: the Philistines (those living under the five Philistine rulers), all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites living in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.

These people were left to test the Israelites—to see whether they would obey the commands the Lord had given to their ancestors through Moses.

-Judges 3:1-4

I was reading judges on the way home yesterday and these words caught my attention.
The Bible says God wants to teach the children of Israel how to do warfare. Yet in verse 4, it says that it is to TEST them if they will obey the commands of God.

No link right?

But yet, many battles that we will fight, the winning strategy is with God. If we would just obey. When God tested the Israel and teach them how to do warfare, He didn't put one puny nation against Israel. He placed 5 nations against one. Its really either listen and obey, or face extermination.

God does this all the time to Israel. During biblical times as well as modern days, but God saved the day all the time!

=)

Pastor Phil

Honored
Pastor Phil only follows 45 people and I am one of them. Woo~
I love Pastor Phil!
My 2nd fave preacher of all-time. (After Pastor Kong)

Breakthrough

Amen and Amen.
Past few weeks had been quite tough. Learning to balance new commitments, yet trying my best not to neglect the more impt things in life.
Felt a new flow in my walk with God, a mini-breakthrough with more to come. And its really simple.

In the lift, I just called out to God, Simply put, I kept saying "Jesus.."
I called out in a way that I HAVE NEVER called out His name before.
and the presence of God was so strong that I teared in the lift. Man.. Actually the lift is one of my many secret places. I love the lift.

The simplicity of the name Jesus is so beautiful that I don't know how to describe it.
Can you imagine..
This is the name that is able to save..
This is the name that is able to heal the sick..
This is the name that is able to prosper someone.
This is the name that met needs.
This is the name that loves.

Can you imagine..

This is the name of God..

So many times we really took the name for granted.

Have we forgotten the simplicity of John 1:12

"yet to all who received him, to those who believed in His name,
he gave the right to become children of God."

And then I just sang in the Spirit.
Poh taught us this,

Why do we sing in the Spirit and its so beautiful?
Its because we have reached a point that no words can describe how awesome, how beautiful God is and how much we love Him.

Wow..
I love the name of Jesus

Sin?

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

-Ps 139:23-24

But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.

- John 8:7-8

Guitar Lessons Starting

Starting From Today!!!
I will be teaching Praise and Worship guitar playing.
Guitar lessons will be held at my house every Thursdays, 7pm.
those who are interested. Do contact me.

I am not the best player around but I just wanna serve you