Today I prayed "Dear Father, teach me humility. Show me how to humble myself."
After that I turned to read my Minute Meditations for Each Day and I was totally touched by what God teaches me in Luke 17:10 ''We are unprofitable servants. We have done no more than our duty."
Reflections:Anything good that you do is only your duty and grace. Do not be proud of your deeds and do not think of what you have done, but of what you have Not done.
Then you will remain humble in spite of any successes that may come to you. Only in this manner will you be pleasing to God.
Sunday 24 October 2010
Monday 18 October 2010
FORGIVE AND FORGET
When I first saw Joy, the latest member of our cell group, I was very stunned. She held an uncanny resemblance to my buddy friend of yesteryear. If not for the fact that Joy is not a Cantonese, I would have thought that she is my ex-classmate. Joy does not just look like my friend, the way she talks and behaves just seem to remind me of my good friend.
I begin to ask God why? Just a couple of weeks ago, our leader in BSF taught us about Jesus' death on the cross. She said Jesus chose to forgive and forget all the sins of the people. Then, I understood.
Yes Lord, I always told myself that I have forgiven her. But each time I think of her, I could not forget the pains and hurts. I just don't know why a blossom friendship turned so cold - not my fault, more of hers - I argued with God. But God says His Son Jesus chose to forget. And when I understood that, it became very clear to me that I was holding on to the negative emotions in me. So I gave them all to Jesus - on the Cross that day. And till today whenever I see Joy and think of my friend, I could not forget our wonderful times together in school. I chose not to think about the low points in our friendship. Pretty soon, I am able to more and more think good of her and treasure what we had. Thank You Jesus for this beautiful lesson and friendship.
I begin to ask God why? Just a couple of weeks ago, our leader in BSF taught us about Jesus' death on the cross. She said Jesus chose to forgive and forget all the sins of the people. Then, I understood.
Yes Lord, I always told myself that I have forgiven her. But each time I think of her, I could not forget the pains and hurts. I just don't know why a blossom friendship turned so cold - not my fault, more of hers - I argued with God. But God says His Son Jesus chose to forget. And when I understood that, it became very clear to me that I was holding on to the negative emotions in me. So I gave them all to Jesus - on the Cross that day. And till today whenever I see Joy and think of my friend, I could not forget our wonderful times together in school. I chose not to think about the low points in our friendship. Pretty soon, I am able to more and more think good of her and treasure what we had. Thank You Jesus for this beautiful lesson and friendship.
Deuteronomy 22: 6 -12
Deu. 22:6-7
If you chance to come upon a bird's nest, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs and the mother sitting upon the young or upon the eggs, you shall not take the mother with the young; you shall let the mother go, but the young you may take to yourself; that it may go well with you and that you may live long.
When I read this passage, I was touched by God's tremendous love, both for the mother bird and for us! This passage kept me thinking and thinking - was God being uncaring for the young?
NO !
Deuteronomy 22:6-12 really shows us God's love, mercy and grace! I love it.
If you chance to come upon a bird's nest, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs and the mother sitting upon the young or upon the eggs, you shall not take the mother with the young; you shall let the mother go, but the young you may take to yourself; that it may go well with you and that you may live long.
When I read this passage, I was touched by God's tremendous love, both for the mother bird and for us! This passage kept me thinking and thinking - was God being uncaring for the young?
NO !
Deuteronomy 22:6-12 really shows us God's love, mercy and grace! I love it.
Sunday 17 October 2010
He hears my cries and saves me!
Recently there were many stories and news about floods in all parts of the world. There were even a few 'flash floods' in Singapore. The last time I experienced a flood was more than 40 years ago, so I have forgotten about the horrors and fears of a sudden encounter of a flood.
During a recent cell group meeting, two of us who were staying in the western part of Singapore were discussing about this topic. We were so grateful that we were not affected by the floods and were 'rejoicing'. Just then a sister living in the Bukit Timah area came in and heard what we were talking. She told us that she was in the recent flood and it gave her a very great fright, but she prayed very hard and the Lord helped her. The condo she was living in was flooded and the alarm went off. The men in the house were not around at the time, and so she went down to the carpark with her daughter to try to get the car out of the carpark which was in the basement. But everyone was also trying to do just that. So she was stuck there, but very soon the rain water just gushed in. When it seemed like no way out, she could not open the car door nor moved forward, she could only pray to God. Suddenly there was an open space on an upper ground for her to move her car to - just enough space and just in time. She was so thankful to God. When she retold the story, something happened to my heart. I somehow could feel the fear of drowning - I once was also caught in a flood (the water level went up to the windows) and there was once I almost drowned in the pool. That day we almost cried, but we were all so thankful to God that He kept us safe - for His purpose. Hallelujah! All glory to God.
During a recent cell group meeting, two of us who were staying in the western part of Singapore were discussing about this topic. We were so grateful that we were not affected by the floods and were 'rejoicing'. Just then a sister living in the Bukit Timah area came in and heard what we were talking. She told us that she was in the recent flood and it gave her a very great fright, but she prayed very hard and the Lord helped her. The condo she was living in was flooded and the alarm went off. The men in the house were not around at the time, and so she went down to the carpark with her daughter to try to get the car out of the carpark which was in the basement. But everyone was also trying to do just that. So she was stuck there, but very soon the rain water just gushed in. When it seemed like no way out, she could not open the car door nor moved forward, she could only pray to God. Suddenly there was an open space on an upper ground for her to move her car to - just enough space and just in time. She was so thankful to God. When she retold the story, something happened to my heart. I somehow could feel the fear of drowning - I once was also caught in a flood (the water level went up to the windows) and there was once I almost drowned in the pool. That day we almost cried, but we were all so thankful to God that He kept us safe - for His purpose. Hallelujah! All glory to God.
Saturday 16 October 2010
Father, why hath Thou forsaken me?
Some time ago when doing some tough questions (BSF), I was so frustrated as I can't seem to understand the questions, lest alone giving the answers. I was feeling so wretched that I went into my room, knelt by the bed and cried to God. I told God that I would only return to the studies when I got peace and sense His Holy Spirit with me. After a while, peace came and also joy. Thus I knew His Presence was with me. So I went back to finish off the questions for the day with joy and understanding.
Today I was doing my own study on Matthew. One question puzzled me that again I was so frustrated. I cried to God "Why have You forsaken me?" Then I went to the bathroom, took a bath and also 'bargain' with Papa God. Strangely enough, I got the answers! It seemed so clear now, the answer. Thank You Lord, for You heard me and answered me.
Today I was doing my own study on Matthew. One question puzzled me that again I was so frustrated. I cried to God "Why have You forsaken me?" Then I went to the bathroom, took a bath and also 'bargain' with Papa God. Strangely enough, I got the answers! It seemed so clear now, the answer. Thank You Lord, for You heard me and answered me.
Friday 15 October 2010
Relationship with the Father
It has been quite sometime since I wrote on this blog. I am now writing in my journal as I do my Bible study - thus not writing on this blog as I do not want to repeat the message.
But I would really love to record this incidence down here.
Last Saturday I went to Mr Bean to get a bowl of hot beancurd with ''rice balls''. There was only one table available. So I sat down to enjoy my dessert. The lady behind me in the Q got a cup of ice-cream for her child - a little boy of perhaps 3-4 years old. So he too sat at the same table to eat his ice-cream. And we started talking. We talked about what we were eating, what's the toy he was playing with, where did he go before he came here for ice-cream and so on. And we just talked and talked. He was not shy and he spoke well - also very well-mannered. We enjoyed the conversation so much. We were at ease with each other. After I finished my dessert, I bid him farewell.
As I left that place, I felt so much joy. There was this unspeakable joy in my heart. Suddenly I realised that God also enjoyed my conversation with Him. I seem to hear Him say,"I too enjoy talking to you, dear child"
But I would really love to record this incidence down here.
Last Saturday I went to Mr Bean to get a bowl of hot beancurd with ''rice balls''. There was only one table available. So I sat down to enjoy my dessert. The lady behind me in the Q got a cup of ice-cream for her child - a little boy of perhaps 3-4 years old. So he too sat at the same table to eat his ice-cream. And we started talking. We talked about what we were eating, what's the toy he was playing with, where did he go before he came here for ice-cream and so on. And we just talked and talked. He was not shy and he spoke well - also very well-mannered. We enjoyed the conversation so much. We were at ease with each other. After I finished my dessert, I bid him farewell.
As I left that place, I felt so much joy. There was this unspeakable joy in my heart. Suddenly I realised that God also enjoyed my conversation with Him. I seem to hear Him say,"I too enjoy talking to you, dear child"
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