I really find it a joy to share what I've learned from The Lord everyday... Hope it encourages you, friends..
Prov 25:6
Do not exalt yourself in the King's presence, and do not claim a place among great man
The Lord is giving this analogy to remind us of who we are.. we are no one but HIs servant, no one but sinners saved by grace. I need to learn humility from Jesus.
Prov 25:12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear
Ornaments of fine gold complements you, so as a listening ear to a wise man's rebuke. Lesson learned grows us and makes us a better child of God.
Prov 25:27
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor it is honorable to seek one's own honor
Implied humility. Do not seek own heart's honor but seek God's.
Prove 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control
Keep your tongue. Be on guard of your self-control or it will bring disaster.
DO NOT BE AFRAID! FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU!
JIA YOU, BRENDA!!!!!!! DO YOUR BEST FOR THE LORD! HONOR GOD WITH ALL YOU HAVE!
LORD!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT LEAVE ME OUT! I NEED YOU AND YOUR SPIRIT!
Dear, I miss you so much...
Heard that u're slimmer now... Wana hug u RIGHT NOW!
Glad to know that u're enjoying what u're doing...
I want you back, CHIENNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friends, I often pray that I will do what pleases God only. Today I've learned what really pleases God.
Prov 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
I was so amazed when I read this verse! I found the way to make God's "inmost being to rejoice"!!! I often thank God for His infilling of joy and God never fails to make my inmost being to rejoice. How to do the same to God??!!! ----> Be wise and speak what is right!!! IT MAKES GOD HAPPY!
Ultimately, how to be wise and speak what is right is through the understanding of God's word. Lets increase our reservoir of God's truth and spread the love around! =)
Be encouraged!
21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,
22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.
23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
25 Whom I have in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.
I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
Psalms 73:21-28
The WOG reminded me that sometimes when bad things happen, I react like a brute beast before God. Throwing tantrums, pouring out lamentations and complains mindlessly, denying the strength that God says He has provided me with. But God assured me again with his everlasting promise. I want to be like David, proclaiming God's grace and faithfulness in times of difficulties!
I have learned this one thing from Paul in 2Cor 12:9 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me!
Friends, I know many of you are frantically preparing for final exam.. but be encouraged and take heart that God, our faithful God, the wisdom-giver God, is backing us up! Lets rely on Him and draw strength from Him! In the midst of anxiousness and nervousness, SEE GOD!!!. Friends, lets ask God to use us even at this time of exam preparation to shine before men as children of God by spreading love and blessings to friends, bros and sis around! God is with us! =)
Just watched this movie - Evan Almighty. As commented, a lighted-hearted movie with inspiring story line. It isn't any random story written, it's the extraordinary story of Noah in the bible. A modern Noah, Evan, starred by Steve Carell, is called by God to build an ark before the great flood. Everyone in the world thinks that it's insane and absurb of him to claim that God actually talked to him and asked him to build an ark to save the people from the flood. Well, it's basically what the movie is about but I've learned a greater lesson beyond.
I am not any kind of movie analyst presenting my review on this movie but I am here to share with you the inspiration I got after watching this movie.
1. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Prov 19:21
In the movie, Evan, the main actor, mentioned something like building the ark isn't part of his plan.. He has the new house, the new car, his career as a newly elected to the Congress to care about and he thought God's idea is just too absurb! Many at times, we simply think we have too much things to concern about or too much work on hand that we would never ever let God and "His stuff" to take any more of our time. Step back and think, WHAT ARE YOU BUSY WITH? Life Goal? Achievement? Studies? Friends? Relationship? Whatever it is.. which of it awards you eternal life? When will you be satisfied with the never-ending-items in your wish list?
Have you forgotten the day when God spoke to you and you were so committed and promised Him that you will follow Him and let Him take control? But how many times have we failed to do so? Lets recommit ourselves to the work of The Lord again. The Great Commission!
Matt 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the end of the age.
When we choose to commit ourselves to God again, He never fail to forgive and forget our past.. but never take God for granted..
2. "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you" Deut 31:23
God empowered Joshua who was going to suceed Moses before Moses' death with these words in Deut 31:23 to lead the Isaelites into the promised land. I was so encouraged when I read this verse as if God was speaking to me. "BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! AND I MYSELF WILL BE WITH YOU", says God. How affirming.
Relate it back to the movie, Evan questioned God, how is he going to build this ark all alone!? He has never build an ark and he has never get his hands on building one and he has never thought of building one and he definitely never WANT TO!
Sounds familiar? When we bargain with God, "Never has I thought of spreading the gospel, God! I know it sounds easy, but God, have u heard bout this clinche which goes it's always easier said than done? Now, I understand the fact that it is good and it saves life, well, I'm glad I've heard it.. But you want me to spread it and tell it to my friends? well, God, it's way too shameful and I don't think I can and I never have the courage nor the wisdom..." and it goes on and on....................
You can continue to lament how unable you are and stuff like that, but God sees clearly, crystal clear, YOUR UNWILLINGNESS. Keep your excuses and cut those nonsense. God's will must be done!
Be assured. Take heart of God's promises that He himself will be with you, friends!
3. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Heb 10:36
In the movie, Evan Almighty, no one truted Evan who said there will be a great flood, which is told by God to him. No one trusted him, but he said, "I know something is going to happen". When everyone around doubted him, God and His word was the only thing Evan held on to, he knew God was going to do something more than the less-than-10-mins rain which everyone thought was a joke made by God on him.
It continues in verse 37
"He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."
Verse 39 - But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
A HEARTY AMEN! Friends, we are not of those who shrink back and destroyed but those who believe and are saved! AMEN!?!!
LETS PUT GOD'S PLAN FIRST AND BE COURAGEOUS KNOWING GOD IS WITH US AND WHEN WE PERSEVERE, WE SHALL RECEIVE WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED! =)