Key Verses => 14:22-23, 14:14
what an irony! today i was made the CPC of platoon 2 and needless to say, though it has only been half a day, i'm tired beyond words. but i thank God that the first thing he reminded me of today was 2 Samuel 23:34 to lead with the fear of the Lord in my heart. i really pray that through these 2 weeks i will indeed lead in the fear of the Lord and i will lead seeking to find the favor of God. not that of my platoon or even my instructors for that matter. today's lesson is pretty short.
in verse 14, i learnt of how we should look out for our family, just like how Abraham gathered His men and went to save his nephew Lot without a moment's hesitaion. i feel that this doesnt only apply to our flesh and blood family but to all our brothers and sisters in Christ! we have to support them and help them in their times of troubles and needs.
In verse 22-23, we seehw abraham was so intent on giving the glorty to God that he would not even accept the slightest gift from the king so that the king would not be able to saythat he made Abraham rich. but i feel that the lesson is not that we should not accept things from others so wecan give glory to Godbut rather to hat extent do we go to to ensure that all the glory goes to God. that there wont even be a fraction of doubt that it was God that pulled us through or that it is God that deserves all the glory and honour. to what extent would we go? i pray that i will go all the way, to deny myself all praise and all recognition and say that it really is God that is doing His work through me
Lesson of the day:
help all around you without hesitation and give all glory and honour to God!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Day 12 210108 1 corinthians chapter 1
key verses ==> 1:8-9, 1:12-13, 1:25, 1:27-29, 1:30-31
i really want to thank God for helping me and giving me the dicipline to start this quiet time nd spiritual journal. now its honestly one of the only things i look forward to everyday here in OCS. today's quiet time speaks quite alot to me. it really seems that the past few days God has been adressing areas and issues in my life that He wants me to change. i guess it may be a good thing because the more He adresses and askes me to change, the more i can become like Him. but of course it all comes down to my personal willingness to change. Today is no different, there are areas in my life that i feel that i have to change and i feel that God is telling me to change through today's quiet time.
in verses 8-9, it says so clearly that God is faithful and that He was the one that brought us to Him. this greatly encourages me because once again it tlls me that God is in control of everything. For that i am truely thankful because now i know that God has always been there pulling me through and will continue pulling me through.
verses 12-13 tells me that we should not look at other christians from other deniminations as though they are from a different religion for at the end of the day we still worship and serve the same God. therefore we should not look at each other any differently.
in verse 25, i am once again humbed and reminded that God is the one that is all powerful and almighty. for even His greatest weakness is stronger than our greaest strength, His wisdom in its simlest form surpasses our understanding. I am rminded and brought back to what i have learnt a few days back, about how God knows what is best for us and what will hppen. i am yet once again reminded that i do not know anything compared to Him but most importantly God is telling me to be Humble! i know that i have a huge pride issue, especially now that i am in OCS , i tend to think that i at least did something good and that i am worthy of some "recognition" but here God reminds me once again that all raise and honour should go to Him for it was Himalone that is all powerful and almighty.i am truely humbled by God tonight as i do my quiet time.
this lesson leads to verses 27-29, but more than that i feel that God is telling me to watch myself in my actions towads others as well as my judgements to them. for who am i to judge when judgement belongs to God?
finally in verses 30-31, i just want to say that these two verses really encourage me. because i really needed to hear this. that it was because God chose me. but this verse like the past two sets of key versesremind me again taht i have to give all the glory to God, to make my boast in Christ! today God has challenged me to glorfy Him and that i will.
Lesson of the day:
be humble in all things and boast only in Christ our Lord!
i really want to thank God for helping me and giving me the dicipline to start this quiet time nd spiritual journal. now its honestly one of the only things i look forward to everyday here in OCS. today's quiet time speaks quite alot to me. it really seems that the past few days God has been adressing areas and issues in my life that He wants me to change. i guess it may be a good thing because the more He adresses and askes me to change, the more i can become like Him. but of course it all comes down to my personal willingness to change. Today is no different, there are areas in my life that i feel that i have to change and i feel that God is telling me to change through today's quiet time.
in verses 8-9, it says so clearly that God is faithful and that He was the one that brought us to Him. this greatly encourages me because once again it tlls me that God is in control of everything. For that i am truely thankful because now i know that God has always been there pulling me through and will continue pulling me through.
verses 12-13 tells me that we should not look at other christians from other deniminations as though they are from a different religion for at the end of the day we still worship and serve the same God. therefore we should not look at each other any differently.
in verse 25, i am once again humbed and reminded that God is the one that is all powerful and almighty. for even His greatest weakness is stronger than our greaest strength, His wisdom in its simlest form surpasses our understanding. I am rminded and brought back to what i have learnt a few days back, about how God knows what is best for us and what will hppen. i am yet once again reminded that i do not know anything compared to Him but most importantly God is telling me to be Humble! i know that i have a huge pride issue, especially now that i am in OCS , i tend to think that i at least did something good and that i am worthy of some "recognition" but here God reminds me once again that all raise and honour should go to Him for it was Himalone that is all powerful and almighty.i am truely humbled by God tonight as i do my quiet time.
this lesson leads to verses 27-29, but more than that i feel that God is telling me to watch myself in my actions towads others as well as my judgements to them. for who am i to judge when judgement belongs to God?
finally in verses 30-31, i just want to say that these two verses really encourage me. because i really needed to hear this. that it was because God chose me. but this verse like the past two sets of key versesremind me again taht i have to give all the glory to God, to make my boast in Christ! today God has challenged me to glorfy Him and that i will.
Lesson of the day:
be humble in all things and boast only in Christ our Lord!
day 11 200108 Ecclesiastes Chapter 5
key verses ==> 5:1-2, 5:3, 5:4, 5:7, 5:10, 5:19
back in camp again..heh... thisis not going to be an easy week but once again i really just want to put my faith and trust in God. i really feel more and more encouraged each time i do my QT and really increasingly look forward to it each day.
on to today's QT! in verses 1-2, we are told to guard ourselves when we go before God. to not go there to make promises but rather to listen. i totally agreee with this verse and really feel that this verse speaks alot into my life. many times i go to church for other reasons, even though my intentions may seem good, likei go ther to serve God or to lead my cell (back when i was a cell leader in Emerald) but that was exactly the problem. i go there with the primar objective to do something, not to be with God. my primary focus is not on God but on the task i go there to do i go there to do things and not to spend time with Him. i feel that God is telling me to go to church for the main purpose of being with Him,to be in His presence, to worship Him, to simply lose myself in His presence. that should be the man purpose of me goin to church. as the verse says "go there to listen rather than tooffer the sacrifice of fools"
in verse 3 it tells me to watch what i say when i am going through a spiritual or emotional high, this verse tells so much about the way i react when i go through it, once again when i read verses 2 and 3 together i feel God telling me to watch what i say when i am going through a high period
in verse 4, it says to not delay in fufilling the vow tat i made to God. many vows i remember in the past tat i have promised God, like to honour my parents more and to really be a testimony to my siblinbs, i must honour that vow. others as well, like me not getting into a relationship till God calls me into one. i have so far been keeping it but i know that there were times i was tempted to do otherwise. but tody this verse has helped me renew that vow.
in verse 7, the part that really speas to me is that many dreams and many words are meaningless, therefore stand in awe of God. i feel that what God is saying to me is that all the words of promisesand all the dreams i have of doing great things for Him will only remain just that, words and dreams, meaningless. until and unless i commit my life to Him and be still before Him. to let Him speak into and through my life. until i be still and let Him use me, i will never be able to fufill the dreams and promises that i have made to Him. i feel encouraged because i know that since i have already dedicated my life to God, i am on the right track, all that is left now is for me to be still before Him and let Him speak, to stand in awe of Him and allow Him to do His work through me.
in verse 10, i am reinded to be contented with what i hve. to not horde wealth or hunger for moe of it for if i seek wealth,it will never be enough for me, rather i should seek the approval of God. His approval to me is worth much more than wealth.
Finally in verse 19, God again tells me to be contented, to enjoy the fruits of what God has given me. i for one really that what the verse says is true, i feel that God is saying to me that it is also important to take a break from time to time and just enjoy His presence. also God is telling me that in all things i do, i can and should find joy in doing it. This i really want, especially here in OCS, i want to find Joy in doing my training and i want God to really just bless me with a spirit of JOY in all things i do.
Lesson of the day:
keep your promises to God and men, love God and be still before Him. No empty prayers and no white lies, no token prayers no compromise. just be still before Him. finally commit your life to Him and enjoy His presence and the blessings that He has given you.
back in camp again..heh... thisis not going to be an easy week but once again i really just want to put my faith and trust in God. i really feel more and more encouraged each time i do my QT and really increasingly look forward to it each day.
on to today's QT! in verses 1-2, we are told to guard ourselves when we go before God. to not go there to make promises but rather to listen. i totally agreee with this verse and really feel that this verse speaks alot into my life. many times i go to church for other reasons, even though my intentions may seem good, likei go ther to serve God or to lead my cell (back when i was a cell leader in Emerald) but that was exactly the problem. i go there with the primar objective to do something, not to be with God. my primary focus is not on God but on the task i go there to do i go there to do things and not to spend time with Him. i feel that God is telling me to go to church for the main purpose of being with Him,to be in His presence, to worship Him, to simply lose myself in His presence. that should be the man purpose of me goin to church. as the verse says "go there to listen rather than tooffer the sacrifice of fools"
in verse 3 it tells me to watch what i say when i am going through a spiritual or emotional high, this verse tells so much about the way i react when i go through it, once again when i read verses 2 and 3 together i feel God telling me to watch what i say when i am going through a high period
in verse 4, it says to not delay in fufilling the vow tat i made to God. many vows i remember in the past tat i have promised God, like to honour my parents more and to really be a testimony to my siblinbs, i must honour that vow. others as well, like me not getting into a relationship till God calls me into one. i have so far been keeping it but i know that there were times i was tempted to do otherwise. but tody this verse has helped me renew that vow.
in verse 7, the part that really speas to me is that many dreams and many words are meaningless, therefore stand in awe of God. i feel that what God is saying to me is that all the words of promisesand all the dreams i have of doing great things for Him will only remain just that, words and dreams, meaningless. until and unless i commit my life to Him and be still before Him. to let Him speak into and through my life. until i be still and let Him use me, i will never be able to fufill the dreams and promises that i have made to Him. i feel encouraged because i know that since i have already dedicated my life to God, i am on the right track, all that is left now is for me to be still before Him and let Him speak, to stand in awe of Him and allow Him to do His work through me.
in verse 10, i am reinded to be contented with what i hve. to not horde wealth or hunger for moe of it for if i seek wealth,it will never be enough for me, rather i should seek the approval of God. His approval to me is worth much more than wealth.
Finally in verse 19, God again tells me to be contented, to enjoy the fruits of what God has given me. i for one really that what the verse says is true, i feel that God is saying to me that it is also important to take a break from time to time and just enjoy His presence. also God is telling me that in all things i do, i can and should find joy in doing it. This i really want, especially here in OCS, i want to find Joy in doing my training and i want God to really just bless me with a spirit of JOY in all things i do.
Lesson of the day:
keep your promises to God and men, love God and be still before Him. No empty prayers and no white lies, no token prayers no compromise. just be still before Him. finally commit your life to Him and enjoy His presence and the blessings that He has given you.
day 10 200108 1 timothy chapter 5
key verses ==> 5:1-2, 5:8, 5:21
well this passage has quite alot to say with regads to the way we should conduct ourselveswhen we treat others. especially our elders. this chapter is constantly reminding us to treat our elders with respect. i guess in a way it is telling us to respect the authority above us? as in usually it is the elders that are placed in the positions of authority like in verses 17-18. bu i also elthat ths chapte is llng us to consatly be watchfuland mindful of those in need like those described in verses 3 and 5.
some of the key verses in this chapter i feel are verses 1-2 because it tells us as christians how we are to look at the people around us. in particular for me how i look at younger women. its not that i look at them with lust or anything like that but rather, there are some of them that i look at with a judgemental heart, thinking that what they do is wrong. other times i look at others as someone i want to have as more than a friend. someone i want to have a relationship with. i know now that this should not be the way, i have to treat all as sisters until the day and time that God tells me which particular girl is the one meant for me.
in 5:8, it really convicts me. the verse talks about providing for my immedate family. i feel this means not only in material terms but also in emotional support. this i know i have not been doing very much. i am constantly there for others that need me but what about my family? i feel God is telling me to be there for my family.
finally in verse 21, God is telling me t follow His words and instructions and not have favouritism. this i am particularly prone to. when i am very close to someone, i tend to side wit te person more. i feelthat God wants me to start to change that.
Lesson of the day:
dont practice favouritism but rather look at all people around you as equals, look at them the way you should and not in any other way. respect your elders and be there to support your family when they need you
well this passage has quite alot to say with regads to the way we should conduct ourselveswhen we treat others. especially our elders. this chapter is constantly reminding us to treat our elders with respect. i guess in a way it is telling us to respect the authority above us? as in usually it is the elders that are placed in the positions of authority like in verses 17-18. bu i also elthat ths chapte is llng us to consatly be watchfuland mindful of those in need like those described in verses 3 and 5.
some of the key verses in this chapter i feel are verses 1-2 because it tells us as christians how we are to look at the people around us. in particular for me how i look at younger women. its not that i look at them with lust or anything like that but rather, there are some of them that i look at with a judgemental heart, thinking that what they do is wrong. other times i look at others as someone i want to have as more than a friend. someone i want to have a relationship with. i know now that this should not be the way, i have to treat all as sisters until the day and time that God tells me which particular girl is the one meant for me.
in 5:8, it really convicts me. the verse talks about providing for my immedate family. i feel this means not only in material terms but also in emotional support. this i know i have not been doing very much. i am constantly there for others that need me but what about my family? i feel God is telling me to be there for my family.
finally in verse 21, God is telling me t follow His words and instructions and not have favouritism. this i am particularly prone to. when i am very close to someone, i tend to side wit te person more. i feelthat God wants me to start to change that.
Lesson of the day:
dont practice favouritism but rather look at all people around you as equals, look at them the way you should and not in any other way. respect your elders and be there to support your family when they need you
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Day 9 180108 1 Chronicles Chapter 12
finally some free time to type and blog.. we'll see how much i am able to blog before i have no time and have to book in..
key Verses ===> 12:17, 12:38, 12:39-40
i must say that after reading over this chapter once over, i am a bit sceptical about how God is going to speak to me through this chapter, but after prayer and the quieteing down of my ever restless heart, i realised that there is quite alot to be learnt from this chapter. but before i continue with what i have learnt, i just want to pen down how God has helped me the past few days and how He has been increasingly real in my life. for one, i really believe that had it not been for God's assurance over the past few days of QT, i dont think i would have been able to go through the past few days as well as i have.
looking back at how God has always told me to trust in Him and not seek the approval of men reallyleaves me in awe, its really ecause i have been trusting Him so much that i knew that He would help me through my sickness and through yesterday's or rather the whole episode about signing one extra. If not for God, i dont think that i would have remained as calm as i have over and through this episode, i really just want to praise and thank God!
anyway on to today's QT. i guess the first thing that struck me was the amoint f men that joined david but not only that, what i was really amazed at was the amount of places from which these men came from many of whom were loal to their ruler until then, it was only then that God told me that they came because they saw david as a great leader. but not only that, it was because of the way david leads his men that really got me thinking. David was a man after God's own heart. if by ruling your people, you follow after God's own heart, im very sure that God will not only bless you but bless your people as well. for if you rule well and you let your people know that it is God who leads you, surely they would follow God as well. like the lesson from one of yesterday's key verses proverbs 29:15, what we do or choose to do affects the people we lead. likewise it was because david was doing what God wanted him to do and he pleased God, God blessed him and people saw that he was a good leader and joined him.
In verse 17, it tells us of how David never rejected any one of them, much like how God neverrejects anyone of us. prsonally, i feel that God is trying to tell me that not just as a leader but also as a person, i should never reject or dis-associate myself from people that i feel i do not really like or get easily agitated by but like david, recieve them ad try to get to know them. im not saying that those who joined him were bad people but im sure david must have ha his doubts about some of them. but just like Jesus, he accepted them all and i feel that God is once again teaching me not to judge people too quickly.
in verses 38-40 it tells us that David was such a good leader that not only did his men volunteer to serve him but their families as well as their neighbours were supportive. it just goes to show how annointed david is as a leader. i want JYM to be like that too, that all parents and friends of the JYM-mers show their support to the leadership of JYM because they know that it is a place that helps the JYM-mers grow. that is my prayer
lesson of the day:
do not judge and recieve all, be like david in his seeking after God's heart.
key Verses ===> 12:17, 12:38, 12:39-40
i must say that after reading over this chapter once over, i am a bit sceptical about how God is going to speak to me through this chapter, but after prayer and the quieteing down of my ever restless heart, i realised that there is quite alot to be learnt from this chapter. but before i continue with what i have learnt, i just want to pen down how God has helped me the past few days and how He has been increasingly real in my life. for one, i really believe that had it not been for God's assurance over the past few days of QT, i dont think i would have been able to go through the past few days as well as i have.
looking back at how God has always told me to trust in Him and not seek the approval of men reallyleaves me in awe, its really ecause i have been trusting Him so much that i knew that He would help me through my sickness and through yesterday's or rather the whole episode about signing one extra. If not for God, i dont think that i would have remained as calm as i have over and through this episode, i really just want to praise and thank God!
anyway on to today's QT. i guess the first thing that struck me was the amoint f men that joined david but not only that, what i was really amazed at was the amount of places from which these men came from many of whom were loal to their ruler until then, it was only then that God told me that they came because they saw david as a great leader. but not only that, it was because of the way david leads his men that really got me thinking. David was a man after God's own heart. if by ruling your people, you follow after God's own heart, im very sure that God will not only bless you but bless your people as well. for if you rule well and you let your people know that it is God who leads you, surely they would follow God as well. like the lesson from one of yesterday's key verses proverbs 29:15, what we do or choose to do affects the people we lead. likewise it was because david was doing what God wanted him to do and he pleased God, God blessed him and people saw that he was a good leader and joined him.
In verse 17, it tells us of how David never rejected any one of them, much like how God neverrejects anyone of us. prsonally, i feel that God is trying to tell me that not just as a leader but also as a person, i should never reject or dis-associate myself from people that i feel i do not really like or get easily agitated by but like david, recieve them ad try to get to know them. im not saying that those who joined him were bad people but im sure david must have ha his doubts about some of them. but just like Jesus, he accepted them all and i feel that God is once again teaching me not to judge people too quickly.
in verses 38-40 it tells us that David was such a good leader that not only did his men volunteer to serve him but their families as well as their neighbours were supportive. it just goes to show how annointed david is as a leader. i want JYM to be like that too, that all parents and friends of the JYM-mers show their support to the leadership of JYM because they know that it is a place that helps the JYM-mers grow. that is my prayer
lesson of the day:
do not judge and recieve all, be like david in his seeking after God's heart.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Day 8 170108 Proverbs Chapter 29
Key verses ===> 29:4, 29:5, 29:11, 29:15, 29:20, 29:22, 29:25
quite a long chapter today with many key verses, however before i start i want to thank God for getting me through the situation yesterday! anyway i feel that this week is going to be a week that tests my faith in God. but through it all i will choose to trust in Him! once again i just cant help but be amazed at how much i look forward to quiet time wach and every day!
Ok, the first key verse, verse 4 tells us a fact of life, sort of, but if we really look into the verse, we can see that not only is it true but it is also the very basis of leadership, as a leader we have to be fair and just. just like how God is just. i am reminded that through God is just, many a time we think that it is unfair that some situations happen to us. however, as i thought more into it, i feel God telling me that once again, He puts us through what we go through because He has the best in store for us. how else can He say that He is a just God if He doesnt give us the best? a good ruler is one that does what is the best for us and to me. that is being fair and just.
In verse 5, i am reminded not to say empty words of praise to others. personally, this is something i dont believe in doing because as it says in verse 5, its like spreading a net at one's feet, a net which easily entangles and stumbles us. however, i elieve that once again this is a reminder to me to what what i say and in the haste of trying to cheer people up, say empty words to make them feel better.
verse 12 to me came as a warning i know what a hot temper i have and how readily i vent my frustrations and anger, many times without thinking or stopping to calm myself. this verse challenges me to keep my temper in check even further than i have been trying. to keep my thoughts in check when i am angry. i am convinced by this verse because i know that though i may not react physically, my mind reacts violently and it is said that even the thoughts itself can be considered sin for it is as good as committing the deed in my heart. i resolve to keep my anger in even better control.
verse 15 tells us that as leaders, the mistakes we ake not only has an impact on us, but the leaders and people under us as well for when they see us doing what is wrong they too will think that it is ok to do it. this verse reminds me to check myself and my actions at all times, even when no one is watching. this way, i can be above reproach and set a good example for all.
verse 20 is somewhat like verse 11, reminding me to check myself and my tongue before i speak. i know that in speaking what i feel, i can indeed be extremely blunt and i guess its something that God wants me to start correcting.
the effects of continuing down the path of anger and what is written in verse 11 is quite clearly spelt out in verse 22. this not only is a reminder to me to keep my temper in check but also that of my thoughtlife, because anger builds and soon, the sins are committed. definitely not something i want to have as a stronghold for satan in my life.
finally verse 25 assures me. its as if God were telling me that at the end of the day, the most important thing is seeking His approval and not that of man. if i put God as my first priority and allow Hm to take control of my life, He will keep me safe and all things will fall into place eventually. i will trust in Him and by seeking to please Him and dedicating my life to Him, i know He will help me with all the problems i have in my thought life as well as my anger. He can use them all to glorify His name and i will let Him!
Lessons of the day : have faith in God and seek to please only Him. to do so check your thoughts, actions and words even when no one is looking so that you know that you are walking right with God in all situations.
quite a long chapter today with many key verses, however before i start i want to thank God for getting me through the situation yesterday! anyway i feel that this week is going to be a week that tests my faith in God. but through it all i will choose to trust in Him! once again i just cant help but be amazed at how much i look forward to quiet time wach and every day!
Ok, the first key verse, verse 4 tells us a fact of life, sort of, but if we really look into the verse, we can see that not only is it true but it is also the very basis of leadership, as a leader we have to be fair and just. just like how God is just. i am reminded that through God is just, many a time we think that it is unfair that some situations happen to us. however, as i thought more into it, i feel God telling me that once again, He puts us through what we go through because He has the best in store for us. how else can He say that He is a just God if He doesnt give us the best? a good ruler is one that does what is the best for us and to me. that is being fair and just.
In verse 5, i am reminded not to say empty words of praise to others. personally, this is something i dont believe in doing because as it says in verse 5, its like spreading a net at one's feet, a net which easily entangles and stumbles us. however, i elieve that once again this is a reminder to me to what what i say and in the haste of trying to cheer people up, say empty words to make them feel better.
verse 12 to me came as a warning i know what a hot temper i have and how readily i vent my frustrations and anger, many times without thinking or stopping to calm myself. this verse challenges me to keep my temper in check even further than i have been trying. to keep my thoughts in check when i am angry. i am convinced by this verse because i know that though i may not react physically, my mind reacts violently and it is said that even the thoughts itself can be considered sin for it is as good as committing the deed in my heart. i resolve to keep my anger in even better control.
verse 15 tells us that as leaders, the mistakes we ake not only has an impact on us, but the leaders and people under us as well for when they see us doing what is wrong they too will think that it is ok to do it. this verse reminds me to check myself and my actions at all times, even when no one is watching. this way, i can be above reproach and set a good example for all.
verse 20 is somewhat like verse 11, reminding me to check myself and my tongue before i speak. i know that in speaking what i feel, i can indeed be extremely blunt and i guess its something that God wants me to start correcting.
the effects of continuing down the path of anger and what is written in verse 11 is quite clearly spelt out in verse 22. this not only is a reminder to me to keep my temper in check but also that of my thoughtlife, because anger builds and soon, the sins are committed. definitely not something i want to have as a stronghold for satan in my life.
finally verse 25 assures me. its as if God were telling me that at the end of the day, the most important thing is seeking His approval and not that of man. if i put God as my first priority and allow Hm to take control of my life, He will keep me safe and all things will fall into place eventually. i will trust in Him and by seeking to please Him and dedicating my life to Him, i know He will help me with all the problems i have in my thought life as well as my anger. He can use them all to glorify His name and i will let Him!
Lessons of the day : have faith in God and seek to please only Him. to do so check your thoughts, actions and words even when no one is looking so that you know that you are walking right with God in all situations.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Day 7 160108 Pslam Chapter 15
I must say that all that has happened to me today as shaken me quite abit. Its not everyday that one finds out how small things can distract you in such a big way. But i know thatthere is a reason for it and i will acccept what God decides to put before me. on the upside, i realise now that i really look foreward to quiet time now! also i tahnk God for healing me last night i woke up this morning with a slight fever and after taking panadol extra, i managed to be well enough for my 6km run! anyway today's chapter is relatively short, consisting of only 5 verses but i know that there is alot to be learnt from it. in the devotional that i use everyday, it states that this particular psalm writes out for us the qualities that a leader should have.
1.does not participate in gossip
2. does not harm others
3. speaks out against wrong
4. honours other who walk in truth
5. keeps their word even at personal cost
6. isnt greedy to gain at the expense of others
7.is strong and stable.
a pretty tall order if we were to really stop and think about it. but when i really did stop and think about it, i realised one thing.. is this not exactly what God would expect of us as His children to do? i feel that these qualities are qualities that i really want to have and exibit in my life. but as i do a personal reflection of my life, i know that i dont have or do not exibit those qualities. eve in the most simple things like not gossiping. but this chapter really challenges me o work and strive towards achievingthat goal.
the reason why verse 2 is the key verse is because to me it summarises as well as states clearly the chapter's meaning. "He whose walk is blameless and does what is righteous, he who speaks the truth from his heart" furhtermore, i feel that there may be a deeper meaning to the verse. Does not God reside in each and every one of our hearts? te bible says as well that He is the way the truth and the life, i hope i'm not taking the verse out of context but i personally feel that if we speak the truth from our hearts and if God resides in our hearts, then we would be speaking of Him and His love and mercies. Furthermore, because He lives in our hearts, we know then that by following what He speaks to us, we can do what is righteous and blameless in His eyes.
Lesson of the day:
- Live life for God and speak of His love and righteousness.
- Follow the 7 points that have been learnt
1.does not participate in gossip
2. does not harm others
3. speaks out against wrong
4. honours other who walk in truth
5. keeps their word even at personal cost
6. isnt greedy to gain at the expense of others
7.is strong and stable.
a pretty tall order if we were to really stop and think about it. but when i really did stop and think about it, i realised one thing.. is this not exactly what God would expect of us as His children to do? i feel that these qualities are qualities that i really want to have and exibit in my life. but as i do a personal reflection of my life, i know that i dont have or do not exibit those qualities. eve in the most simple things like not gossiping. but this chapter really challenges me o work and strive towards achievingthat goal.
the reason why verse 2 is the key verse is because to me it summarises as well as states clearly the chapter's meaning. "He whose walk is blameless and does what is righteous, he who speaks the truth from his heart" furhtermore, i feel that there may be a deeper meaning to the verse. Does not God reside in each and every one of our hearts? te bible says as well that He is the way the truth and the life, i hope i'm not taking the verse out of context but i personally feel that if we speak the truth from our hearts and if God resides in our hearts, then we would be speaking of Him and His love and mercies. Furthermore, because He lives in our hearts, we know then that by following what He speaks to us, we can do what is righteous and blameless in His eyes.
Lesson of the day:
- Live life for God and speak of His love and righteousness.
- Follow the 7 points that have been learnt
Day 6 150108 Matthew Chapter 25
Key Verses ==> 25: 13, 25: 23, 25: 40
Being sick does have a very adverse effect on one's concentration. especially during one's quiet time. but its all the more eason why i should persever and continue with my quiet time! in th pst 5 days or so, the Lord has never failed to impress new truths and teachings in my heart and i come doing quiet time today with an expectant heart! i know God wll not disappoint!
now from verse 1-13 we read about the parble of the 10 virgins, 5 wise and 5 foolish. it was thus very simple to see the base lesson behind the whole story about how we should never be complacent and not plan ahead but, the reason behond me putting the key verse as 13 is more than that. "therefore keep watch for you do not know the day or the hour" personally i feel this applies to more than just when Christ comes again but to each and every day and acion that we take in our lives. the reason being that we never know what is going to happen in the next day, hour or even minute. we never know when an opportunity can and most likely will come for us to share God's word, be tere for someone or just show God's love to one another or a non-believer and possibly change the person's life. only when we are watchful and sensitive to God's voice and calling will we be able to sense and know what God wants us to do. only then will God be able to accomplish His plan for our lives.
Next from verses 14-30 we read about the parable of the talents. again we come face to face with the subject of using what God gav us to the fullest. i know that at the end of the day i want God to say wht is said in verse 23, that is the main reason why i put that verse as the key verse. but the lesson in the whole parabe isn't getting to that point, well it is but it is the process of getting to that point that i feel is more important. who doesn't at the end of the day want Godto tell them "well done good and faithful servent" ? but to achieve it, we have to BE FAITHFUL! what does that mean? i feel that it means using the opportunities that God has given us as well as the talents that He has given us. to be faithful with what He has entrusted us with and to use it to the best of our abilities! personally i feel that many a time like the servent that was given 1 talent, i like to "play it safe" for example, if i feel and know that God is trying to tell me to encourage this personor share the gospel with this person, i often "talk myself out of it" by telling myself all the "what ifs" and end up playing it safe and just hoping that the way i live my life will be a good enough testimony to the person. today i have been challenged to live my life outwardly, to try to listen to God in each and EVERY waking moments of my life. i know that i have not been doing that especially in OCS. i'm not going to make excuses that its because of the fast pace of training and everything because i know that it can be done. personally i feel that by doin this i can really be a faithful servent and put what God gave me to goood use.
Finally the parable of the sheep and the goats. again God speaks to me about being sensitive toHis voice and sharing and caring for those ho need it, for those who need His touch and His comfort. "whatever you do for the least of these brothers of mine, you have done for me" to me that speaks a lot. it speaks of how we should help others and do good deeds to others especially when no one is looking. only by doing so can we say that we are doing it for God, especially when we do it for one that is not as lovable or is outcasted by others. it is very easy to do things for likable people but by helping people that are not as likable out, even if it makes you un-popular. when no one is looking, you doint glorify yourself. by doing this unto others, they can see God working through you. did not Jesus come to the world to save all?did He not associate with the tax collectors and the shunned and the outcasted? i am deeply challenged. i pay that God will make my heart sensitive to the needsof the people around me. my heart longs to glorify the one true God!
wow! God really did speak alot today
Lesson of the day:
be still and know He is God,be sensitive to His voice and His promptings. be ready at all times to follow nd do what He wans you to do. Be faithful with the opportunities He has given you and dont "play it safe"
Being sick does have a very adverse effect on one's concentration. especially during one's quiet time. but its all the more eason why i should persever and continue with my quiet time! in th pst 5 days or so, the Lord has never failed to impress new truths and teachings in my heart and i come doing quiet time today with an expectant heart! i know God wll not disappoint!
now from verse 1-13 we read about the parble of the 10 virgins, 5 wise and 5 foolish. it was thus very simple to see the base lesson behind the whole story about how we should never be complacent and not plan ahead but, the reason behond me putting the key verse as 13 is more than that. "therefore keep watch for you do not know the day or the hour" personally i feel this applies to more than just when Christ comes again but to each and every day and acion that we take in our lives. the reason being that we never know what is going to happen in the next day, hour or even minute. we never know when an opportunity can and most likely will come for us to share God's word, be tere for someone or just show God's love to one another or a non-believer and possibly change the person's life. only when we are watchful and sensitive to God's voice and calling will we be able to sense and know what God wants us to do. only then will God be able to accomplish His plan for our lives.
Next from verses 14-30 we read about the parable of the talents. again we come face to face with the subject of using what God gav us to the fullest. i know that at the end of the day i want God to say wht is said in verse 23, that is the main reason why i put that verse as the key verse. but the lesson in the whole parabe isn't getting to that point, well it is but it is the process of getting to that point that i feel is more important. who doesn't at the end of the day want Godto tell them "well done good and faithful servent" ? but to achieve it, we have to BE FAITHFUL! what does that mean? i feel that it means using the opportunities that God has given us as well as the talents that He has given us. to be faithful with what He has entrusted us with and to use it to the best of our abilities! personally i feel that many a time like the servent that was given 1 talent, i like to "play it safe" for example, if i feel and know that God is trying to tell me to encourage this personor share the gospel with this person, i often "talk myself out of it" by telling myself all the "what ifs" and end up playing it safe and just hoping that the way i live my life will be a good enough testimony to the person. today i have been challenged to live my life outwardly, to try to listen to God in each and EVERY waking moments of my life. i know that i have not been doing that especially in OCS. i'm not going to make excuses that its because of the fast pace of training and everything because i know that it can be done. personally i feel that by doin this i can really be a faithful servent and put what God gave me to goood use.
Finally the parable of the sheep and the goats. again God speaks to me about being sensitive toHis voice and sharing and caring for those ho need it, for those who need His touch and His comfort. "whatever you do for the least of these brothers of mine, you have done for me" to me that speaks a lot. it speaks of how we should help others and do good deeds to others especially when no one is looking. only by doing so can we say that we are doing it for God, especially when we do it for one that is not as lovable or is outcasted by others. it is very easy to do things for likable people but by helping people that are not as likable out, even if it makes you un-popular. when no one is looking, you doint glorify yourself. by doing this unto others, they can see God working through you. did not Jesus come to the world to save all?did He not associate with the tax collectors and the shunned and the outcasted? i am deeply challenged. i pay that God will make my heart sensitive to the needsof the people around me. my heart longs to glorify the one true God!
wow! God really did speak alot today
Lesson of the day:
be still and know He is God,be sensitive to His voice and His promptings. be ready at all times to follow nd do what He wans you to do. Be faithful with the opportunities He has given you and dont "play it safe"
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Day 5 140108 2 Samuel Chapter 23
Key Verses --> 23: 3-4, 23: 8-10, 2: 11-12, 23: 14-17
Im starting to realise now that the more i do my Quiet Time, the more i look forward to it everyday. its really something that i look forward to because of the amount that has been and is continuing to be spoken to me. in 2 Samuel Chapter 23, although it is part of the story of ki david and how he reigned as well as the mighty men he had under him, it still taught me alot. i remember a sermon by pastor clement given on this particular chapter, in fact i think i've heard it at least twice. but it struck me again about the faithfulness of these mighty men of david. as well as how well it ties into the lesson learnt today from the Quiet Time material im doing. in verses 8-10, it tells us how God can use ordinary men to do extra ordinary things, in these 3 verses, one cant help bt wonder and marvel at the feats.but i feel that above and beyond that, these feats were only made possible because these men had their hearts right with God. just like in psalms there is a verse that says i can do all things through christ who strengthens me. its little wonder that these men could accomplish these feats.
just like shammah in verse 11-12, but also another point to note is what i remember learning from pastor clement in the same sermon he gave. that shammah defended the field because he was called to do so by a higher authority. the faithfulness he displayed in accomplishinghis task is omething i want to have. im sure that even in the midst of going through his duty of defending the field,seeing all his comrades flee would have at least sent a little bit of fear into his heart. but i guess what helped him through that is his faith in the Lord God almighty. and that is what i feel applies to my life right now. even though i fear what is to come in the future in OCS, i know that i can put my faith, trust and hope in God. at the end of the day, i want to say that the bars on my shoulders are my God's and not mine.
also, in verses 14-17, ut tells us about how loyal david's men were to him. at just a passing mention, they broke into the enemy lines and got what he desired. but another lesson to be learnt is simply how david poured out and offered what his men got him to God. not only is this a great act of leadership but i for one feel that it was also symbolic of david pouring out what he craved and longed for at the feet of God, offering his heart's desirs to God. from this we can see how high a place God has in his heart. how david submitted the longings that he had to God and offeed them to God. that is something i want to do. just like david i want to offer my heart's desires to God, to let God take total and complete control of my life. right down to the deepest desires of my heart, the things i keep secret from many people, like my desie to be in a relationship. i surrender and lay before God as my offering. symbolic of me giving my heart, my life and my all to God. for if i surrender my desires to God, i become His to use and i willingly surrender.
it is little wonder that verse 3 is a key erse in this chapter. i totally agree with it! when one rules over men in righteousness, he rules in the fear of God. because the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom and when u rule in fear of God, its only natural you do that which God wants you to do. in the same way we should lead in the fear of God. and like the verses 2 and 3 i long to be one that the spirit of God speaks through. but to do so, i have to first offer my life fully to God. to let Him lead me as i lead my life in fear of Him. i knowHe as a plan for me and as such, i will submit my life to Him. all the things i have learnt from quiet time the past few days have been continuing to tell me to trust God and submit my life to Him. this i do with gladness and a willing heart
take my heart and mold it true
to be an offering to you
may it be pleasing in your sight
that i serve you with al my might
that ever more i shall be
a light for all the world to see
that you walk with me each that
that i may follow all the way
may i never fall or falter
my life i place at your altar
each day i shall be ever still
my life for you to do as you will
lesson of the day: submit the desires of your heart to God and trust Him to guide you as you lead your life n the fear of Him!
Im starting to realise now that the more i do my Quiet Time, the more i look forward to it everyday. its really something that i look forward to because of the amount that has been and is continuing to be spoken to me. in 2 Samuel Chapter 23, although it is part of the story of ki david and how he reigned as well as the mighty men he had under him, it still taught me alot. i remember a sermon by pastor clement given on this particular chapter, in fact i think i've heard it at least twice. but it struck me again about the faithfulness of these mighty men of david. as well as how well it ties into the lesson learnt today from the Quiet Time material im doing. in verses 8-10, it tells us how God can use ordinary men to do extra ordinary things, in these 3 verses, one cant help bt wonder and marvel at the feats.but i feel that above and beyond that, these feats were only made possible because these men had their hearts right with God. just like in psalms there is a verse that says i can do all things through christ who strengthens me. its little wonder that these men could accomplish these feats.
just like shammah in verse 11-12, but also another point to note is what i remember learning from pastor clement in the same sermon he gave. that shammah defended the field because he was called to do so by a higher authority. the faithfulness he displayed in accomplishinghis task is omething i want to have. im sure that even in the midst of going through his duty of defending the field,seeing all his comrades flee would have at least sent a little bit of fear into his heart. but i guess what helped him through that is his faith in the Lord God almighty. and that is what i feel applies to my life right now. even though i fear what is to come in the future in OCS, i know that i can put my faith, trust and hope in God. at the end of the day, i want to say that the bars on my shoulders are my God's and not mine.
also, in verses 14-17, ut tells us about how loyal david's men were to him. at just a passing mention, they broke into the enemy lines and got what he desired. but another lesson to be learnt is simply how david poured out and offered what his men got him to God. not only is this a great act of leadership but i for one feel that it was also symbolic of david pouring out what he craved and longed for at the feet of God, offering his heart's desirs to God. from this we can see how high a place God has in his heart. how david submitted the longings that he had to God and offeed them to God. that is something i want to do. just like david i want to offer my heart's desires to God, to let God take total and complete control of my life. right down to the deepest desires of my heart, the things i keep secret from many people, like my desie to be in a relationship. i surrender and lay before God as my offering. symbolic of me giving my heart, my life and my all to God. for if i surrender my desires to God, i become His to use and i willingly surrender.
it is little wonder that verse 3 is a key erse in this chapter. i totally agree with it! when one rules over men in righteousness, he rules in the fear of God. because the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom and when u rule in fear of God, its only natural you do that which God wants you to do. in the same way we should lead in the fear of God. and like the verses 2 and 3 i long to be one that the spirit of God speaks through. but to do so, i have to first offer my life fully to God. to let Him lead me as i lead my life in fear of Him. i knowHe as a plan for me and as such, i will submit my life to Him. all the things i have learnt from quiet time the past few days have been continuing to tell me to trust God and submit my life to Him. this i do with gladness and a willing heart
take my heart and mold it true
to be an offering to you
may it be pleasing in your sight
that i serve you with al my might
that ever more i shall be
a light for all the world to see
that you walk with me each that
that i may follow all the way
may i never fall or falter
my life i place at your altar
each day i shall be ever still
my life for you to do as you will
lesson of the day: submit the desires of your heart to God and trust Him to guide you as you lead your life n the fear of Him!
Day 4 130108 Genesis Chapter 13
Key Verses --> 13: 8-9, 13: 11-13, 13: 14-16
Somehow i feel that God knows my worries and fears here in OCS, for the past few days God has constantly been reminding me of His promises and how He is always faithful to them. like how in verse 14-16 God promised and gave to abam all the land. another point in tha verse is how God bleses those who are faithful and walk closely with Him. that being said, it isnt meant to say that God only blesses those that walk closely with Him with material wealth, He can bless them in many other ways. like with and even stronger walk with Him, or with a family that cares for the person, or by using the person to bring others to Christ. such blessings i would much rather have than material blessings. i guess especially in he area of relationships, friends as well as the special someone that God has planned for me. Even though i do not know as of yet who that is, i guess i have to follow God and let Him bless me with that special person. I will wait on Him and let Him do His will in my life! i have already dedicated my life to Him and i will follow EVEN IF i do not have a partner planned for me.
In verse 8-9 the bible tells us about how Abram is selfless in his givings, to the extent of letting his friend Lot choose where he wants to go. i believe that this whole attitude comes from walking close to God. As we alk close to God, we indeed become more like Him! as such i believe that it was mainly because Abram walked so close to God that He had that much love for his friend Lot. reason being that the choice to let Lot choose where he wanted first is a very big decision. in verse 2 it tells us that Abram was rich in terms of livestock. Therefore, going to a less fertile place would mean that he may be unable to support his herd. but yet he allowed Lot to decide where to go first, even at the risk of losing part of his herd.
finally, in verses 11-13, God told me that sometimes the way that lookes nicest isn't always the best way, once again i am reminded that God always has the best plans in store for us. knowing that really comforts me but above that, it humbles me for 2 reasons.
1. who am i to have anyone pan anything for me? let alone the best for me? but still God did! despite me hurting Him by sinning time and time again.
2. who am i to decide whats best for my life when i know nothing compared to the wisdom of God?
truely i am humbled and amazed. once again i cannot help but dedicate my life to God
Lesson for the day: God keeps His promises and has th best in store for us
Somehow i feel that God knows my worries and fears here in OCS, for the past few days God has constantly been reminding me of His promises and how He is always faithful to them. like how in verse 14-16 God promised and gave to abam all the land. another point in tha verse is how God bleses those who are faithful and walk closely with Him. that being said, it isnt meant to say that God only blesses those that walk closely with Him with material wealth, He can bless them in many other ways. like with and even stronger walk with Him, or with a family that cares for the person, or by using the person to bring others to Christ. such blessings i would much rather have than material blessings. i guess especially in he area of relationships, friends as well as the special someone that God has planned for me. Even though i do not know as of yet who that is, i guess i have to follow God and let Him bless me with that special person. I will wait on Him and let Him do His will in my life! i have already dedicated my life to Him and i will follow EVEN IF i do not have a partner planned for me.
In verse 8-9 the bible tells us about how Abram is selfless in his givings, to the extent of letting his friend Lot choose where he wants to go. i believe that this whole attitude comes from walking close to God. As we alk close to God, we indeed become more like Him! as such i believe that it was mainly because Abram walked so close to God that He had that much love for his friend Lot. reason being that the choice to let Lot choose where he wanted first is a very big decision. in verse 2 it tells us that Abram was rich in terms of livestock. Therefore, going to a less fertile place would mean that he may be unable to support his herd. but yet he allowed Lot to decide where to go first, even at the risk of losing part of his herd.
finally, in verses 11-13, God told me that sometimes the way that lookes nicest isn't always the best way, once again i am reminded that God always has the best plans in store for us. knowing that really comforts me but above that, it humbles me for 2 reasons.
1. who am i to have anyone pan anything for me? let alone the best for me? but still God did! despite me hurting Him by sinning time and time again.
2. who am i to decide whats best for my life when i know nothing compared to the wisdom of God?
truely i am humbled and amazed. once again i cannot help but dedicate my life to God
Lesson for the day: God keeps His promises and has th best in store for us
Day 3 120108 Acts Chapter 26
Key veses --> 26:17-18, 26:19, 26:22, 26:29
yet another day of learning! indeed God is teaching me yet more about His faithfulness and Hs great plans, acts 26 actually has a grea deal of lessons to be learnt. for one, it is constantly reminding me or rather reminded me that God can use anyone. even someone that hates Him! people like Saul and Moses.
From verses 12-18 it tells me the story of how God changed and showed sal the way. indeed if he can use Saul, God can use me! i want to be whole-heartedly and truely committed to God in all things, especially my thought life. i want to be fully committed to God and His plan for me.
Verses 17-18 also once again tellls nd shows me how God has a plan for you. it shows how he know best and will protect us from all things. He will not let anything that He does not want to happen to us befall us. to put it in its most basic and simple terms, when God asks us to do something, He has already prepared the way. we only need to trust in Him. as it was said in verse 17 that He would rescue paul from His own people. that is he promise of protection over paulso that paul can do God's work. Inthe same way, i have trust that God has already prepared the way for me inOCS. He ill ony allow that which is beneficial to me to befall me for ultimatly it is His will that i seek to fufill.
Verse 19 reminds m that i have to be obedient to God's will. which means that even if God chooses or me to go or not to go into fulltime, i will obey. i just have to follow His will for my life.
Verse 22, a simple verse that remind and encourages me for i know that my source of strength and courage is Christ alone! for in the vese it says that paul had God's help to that very day. that tells us three things,
1. God kept His promise in verse 17.
2. God protects and honours us as we do His work. Protecting not only in the meaning of physical protection but rather more like giving us the assurance that He is in control and that even if we do get hurt physically, we know that He will not allow anything that He doesnt want to happen happen to us.
3. We like paul should give all glory and honour to God! we should trust and depend on Him completely!
Verse 29 tells me a very simple thing. that like paul i should have a heartfor the people around me, not just those i know and like but all those who are around me. the people i dont know and the people i dont really like. i guesswhen put into context of my life it means to be a light for Christ! which connects to my last two quiet times!
Lesson of the da: when God calls, He has already prepared the way, we only need to trust Him and follow!
yet another day of learning! indeed God is teaching me yet more about His faithfulness and Hs great plans, acts 26 actually has a grea deal of lessons to be learnt. for one, it is constantly reminding me or rather reminded me that God can use anyone. even someone that hates Him! people like Saul and Moses.
From verses 12-18 it tells me the story of how God changed and showed sal the way. indeed if he can use Saul, God can use me! i want to be whole-heartedly and truely committed to God in all things, especially my thought life. i want to be fully committed to God and His plan for me.
Verses 17-18 also once again tellls nd shows me how God has a plan for you. it shows how he know best and will protect us from all things. He will not let anything that He does not want to happen to us befall us. to put it in its most basic and simple terms, when God asks us to do something, He has already prepared the way. we only need to trust in Him. as it was said in verse 17 that He would rescue paul from His own people. that is he promise of protection over paulso that paul can do God's work. Inthe same way, i have trust that God has already prepared the way for me inOCS. He ill ony allow that which is beneficial to me to befall me for ultimatly it is His will that i seek to fufill.
Verse 19 reminds m that i have to be obedient to God's will. which means that even if God chooses or me to go or not to go into fulltime, i will obey. i just have to follow His will for my life.
Verse 22, a simple verse that remind and encourages me for i know that my source of strength and courage is Christ alone! for in the vese it says that paul had God's help to that very day. that tells us three things,
1. God kept His promise in verse 17.
2. God protects and honours us as we do His work. Protecting not only in the meaning of physical protection but rather more like giving us the assurance that He is in control and that even if we do get hurt physically, we know that He will not allow anything that He doesnt want to happen happen to us.
3. We like paul should give all glory and honour to God! we should trust and depend on Him completely!
Verse 29 tells me a very simple thing. that like paul i should have a heartfor the people around me, not just those i know and like but all those who are around me. the people i dont know and the people i dont really like. i guesswhen put into context of my life it means to be a light for Christ! which connects to my last two quiet times!
Lesson of the da: when God calls, He has already prepared the way, we only need to trust Him and follow!
Day2 100108 Joshua Chapter 1
Key Verses --> 1: 3, 1: 7-8, 1: 9, 1:17
Yet another chapter with so much to learn. Joshua 1:3 tells me of how God is faithful in His promises. As He promisedso He gives. It indeed is good to know that we have a God that does not make empty promises. And it is something that has hugely and greatly encouraged me today because i know He has a plan for me. He has a plan fr each one of us and that being His promise, i know He will keep it. I know then that it is in His plan for me o be here and me being here is a part of Him fufilling His promises in my life.
in Joshua 1: 6-8, these are indeed timely verses for me today, especially after what my PC said about not all of us will be making it through OCS, i was really quite scared. but these verses tell me to be strong and courages and to at the same time follow His word and His laws.Timely indeed because i knw im prone to wanting to please men. but these verses remind me that even though this process will be tough i have to be strong and courageous but at the same time live my life to please God. Indeed i pray that this is what i will do.
This leads me to Joshua 1:9 where i know i have to be strong and courageous because God is with me. if my God is for me, no one can be against me. i have been reminded once again to put all my worries for OCS and the process of going into and through OCS into His hands and allow God to bring me through! then and only then can i say that the bar rank on my shoulders is His and not mine. i pray for the constant awareness of God and the constant awareness that i am indeed declaring His name.
Joshua 1:17 talks about obeying the authority that God has placed over you. by this i know that the commanders in platoon 2 were placed over me fo a reason. be it to build up my dicipline(which i know i lack) or my character. i will submit to the authority for all authority is given by God. and i will sumbit to the authority given and placed over me because i know God has a reason and purose for it. God has been good to me
Lesson of the day: God is always faithful.. live life for God and only God!
Yet another chapter with so much to learn. Joshua 1:3 tells me of how God is faithful in His promises. As He promisedso He gives. It indeed is good to know that we have a God that does not make empty promises. And it is something that has hugely and greatly encouraged me today because i know He has a plan for me. He has a plan fr each one of us and that being His promise, i know He will keep it. I know then that it is in His plan for me o be here and me being here is a part of Him fufilling His promises in my life.
in Joshua 1: 6-8, these are indeed timely verses for me today, especially after what my PC said about not all of us will be making it through OCS, i was really quite scared. but these verses tell me to be strong and courages and to at the same time follow His word and His laws.Timely indeed because i knw im prone to wanting to please men. but these verses remind me that even though this process will be tough i have to be strong and courageous but at the same time live my life to please God. Indeed i pray that this is what i will do.
This leads me to Joshua 1:9 where i know i have to be strong and courageous because God is with me. if my God is for me, no one can be against me. i have been reminded once again to put all my worries for OCS and the process of going into and through OCS into His hands and allow God to bring me through! then and only then can i say that the bar rank on my shoulders is His and not mine. i pray for the constant awareness of God and the constant awareness that i am indeed declaring His name.
Joshua 1:17 talks about obeying the authority that God has placed over you. by this i know that the commanders in platoon 2 were placed over me fo a reason. be it to build up my dicipline(which i know i lack) or my character. i will submit to the authority for all authority is given by God. and i will sumbit to the authority given and placed over me because i know God has a reason and purose for it. God has been good to me
Lesson of the day: God is always faithful.. live life for God and only God!
Day1 090108 Philipians Chapter 1
Key Verses --> 1: 12-14, 1: 20-21, 1: 27-29
so much to be learnt from this one chapter alone. Verses 12-24 => even though i feel constantly tired and pressurised here in OCS, i know that i'm put here for a reason. for God to use me to shine His light. I want to be bound to Christ as paul was and by doing so encourage not only the people i share my life with in church to shine and shout it out, but also the christians in my platoon.
Verses 20-21 are indeed common verses used may a times to encourage and show how committed we should be. but the true meaning i feel lies in verse 20. to be unafraid to exalt christ in my body. I.E. living my life as a testimony to God. its pointless to just dedicate my life to God but not let Him take control or be too afraid to show my faith out. Indeed i want to live my faith out as i dedicate my life to Christ, as i walk this path to going full-time.
Verses 27-29 tells us to conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel. without being frightened in anyway by those who oppose you. indeed this speaks of the volume and the amount of faith we should have in our Lord and saviour. in all things we HAV E to conduct ouselves so that others will know we are of Him! also, whilst conducting ourselves, we should not be afraid of what others will think.. seek God's approval, not that of men! Philipians 3:7-10 says wh i want to be and it ties in so perfectly with today's Quiet Time. i know what God put me here fore! (well at least one of the reasons why.) it wont be easy, especially with ll the training and hardships to come. but God is the strength of my heart and i will look to Him and trust that He will help me lead my life as a living testimony to His name!
Lesson of the day: God has a plan for my life, to glorify His name and to conduct myself in a mannr worthy of the gospel! i will trust Him and seek His approval and not that of men!
so much to be learnt from this one chapter alone. Verses 12-24 => even though i feel constantly tired and pressurised here in OCS, i know that i'm put here for a reason. for God to use me to shine His light. I want to be bound to Christ as paul was and by doing so encourage not only the people i share my life with in church to shine and shout it out, but also the christians in my platoon.
Verses 20-21 are indeed common verses used may a times to encourage and show how committed we should be. but the true meaning i feel lies in verse 20. to be unafraid to exalt christ in my body. I.E. living my life as a testimony to God. its pointless to just dedicate my life to God but not let Him take control or be too afraid to show my faith out. Indeed i want to live my faith out as i dedicate my life to Christ, as i walk this path to going full-time.
Verses 27-29 tells us to conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel. without being frightened in anyway by those who oppose you. indeed this speaks of the volume and the amount of faith we should have in our Lord and saviour. in all things we HAV E to conduct ouselves so that others will know we are of Him! also, whilst conducting ourselves, we should not be afraid of what others will think.. seek God's approval, not that of men! Philipians 3:7-10 says wh i want to be and it ties in so perfectly with today's Quiet Time. i know what God put me here fore! (well at least one of the reasons why.) it wont be easy, especially with ll the training and hardships to come. but God is the strength of my heart and i will look to Him and trust that He will help me lead my life as a living testimony to His name!
Lesson of the day: God has a plan for my life, to glorify His name and to conduct myself in a mannr worthy of the gospel! i will trust Him and seek His approval and not that of men!
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