>> Timeless Principles:
v20:
Jesus acted instead of reacted. He flowed with God fully according to His timing. No matter what situation He might be in (e.g. danger - v14), He trusted God's leading. We need to grow in our faith in God, so that we can still have peace in a turbulent situation, rather than get anxious.
>> Specific Words:
v20:
I need to grow in my trust in God, so that I can act rather than react when circumstances are challenges.
Q1:
- Jesus' action was according to the prophecy in the Bible (Isa 42:1-4).
- The King ensures justice (v20) and provides security for the nations (v21).
Q2:
- Yes, with gentleness and compassion (Gal 6:1).
- Firstly, show the principles from God's Words and the practical application. Secondly, help the person to see how his action is not according to godly principles. Thirdly, give direction of how to overcome or change.
Q3:
God loves us very much, so He'll certainly guide and protect us. However, we must be willing to listen and obey to experience the deliverance (Rom 8:14).
>> Applications:
- Grow in faith to avoid being reactive over a difficult circumstances.
- Walk closely with God to allow Him to bring deliverance in danger situations.
>> Spiritual Experiences:
- Seeking God almost the whole night to help me to set goal for the 40 days purpose, yet not response yet. However, I was really encouraged by the perseverance of Jacob when wrestling with God, the patience of Habakkuk in waiting upon God and lastly the faith of Enoch in earnestly seeking God.
- This morning during shphd w Mark, I asked him Qs abt my career opportunity. I believe that I asked out of fear. Praise God that He encr me to trust God daily and focus more building His Kingdom. Moreover, even today passage is also very relevant for my situation. Praise God too that God speak daily in my life. Praise God that indeed He knows and understands. I just have to trust Him daily.
Showing posts with label Faith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Faith. Show all posts
Friday, 15 June 2007
Monday, 4 June 2007
Day 34 "Mat 9:27-38"
>> Timeless Principles:
v29:
God's blessings will come to us in accordance with our faith. The blind men faith were expressed through their perseverance by keep following Jesus, even until a specific place (...gone indoors...). Our actions reveal our faith and it determines how much blessings we will/can receive from God.
>> Specific Words:
v29:
May God help me to grow in faith as it determines how much blessings I can receive from Him.
Q1:
The blind men recognised the Messiah through the 'eyes of faith' not 'natural eyes'. Many people saw Jesus through 'natural eyes' instead of their 'eyes of faith.
Q2:
- Lack of fruitfulness, ineffectiveness, struggling with sins or temptation.
- Lack of faith. I need to grow to be like the blind men. They had faith that Jesus was their only solution, hence they followed Jesus until He responded to their call. Finally, they receive the rewards of their faith, i.e. the healing. I need to have faith in Jesus by keep calling upon Him until the deliverance come.
Q3:
I just need to do what I can do and commit the rest to God. As l learn to surrender to God, He'll enable me to sense and experience His presence. In this way, I can be courageous, even in the midst of 'stormy' situations.
>> Applications:
- Receive the Words intake and exercise obedience to the Words to grow in faith.
- Surrender everything to God so that I can sense His presence to enable me to be courageous in going through life challenges.
>> Spiritual Experiences:
- Praise God I could wake up early today so that I could start early. Praise God for Novy's influence in my life. As I try to catch the same train everyday to follow her to go to work, I can be more discipline in my life.
v29:
God's blessings will come to us in accordance with our faith. The blind men faith were expressed through their perseverance by keep following Jesus, even until a specific place (...gone indoors...). Our actions reveal our faith and it determines how much blessings we will/can receive from God.
>> Specific Words:
v29:
May God help me to grow in faith as it determines how much blessings I can receive from Him.
Q1:
The blind men recognised the Messiah through the 'eyes of faith' not 'natural eyes'. Many people saw Jesus through 'natural eyes' instead of their 'eyes of faith.
Q2:
- Lack of fruitfulness, ineffectiveness, struggling with sins or temptation.
- Lack of faith. I need to grow to be like the blind men. They had faith that Jesus was their only solution, hence they followed Jesus until He responded to their call. Finally, they receive the rewards of their faith, i.e. the healing. I need to have faith in Jesus by keep calling upon Him until the deliverance come.
Q3:
I just need to do what I can do and commit the rest to God. As l learn to surrender to God, He'll enable me to sense and experience His presence. In this way, I can be courageous, even in the midst of 'stormy' situations.
>> Applications:
- Receive the Words intake and exercise obedience to the Words to grow in faith.
- Surrender everything to God so that I can sense His presence to enable me to be courageous in going through life challenges.
>> Spiritual Experiences:
- Praise God I could wake up early today so that I could start early. Praise God for Novy's influence in my life. As I try to catch the same train everyday to follow her to go to work, I can be more discipline in my life.
Sunday, 3 June 2007
Day 33 "Mat 9:18-26"
>> Timeless Principles:
v24:
Jesus knew that He's able to raise the child to life again. He acted as if the child was already healed and alive. Our faith is expressed through our actions. For example, we need to act as if our prayers are already answered, if we have faith that God answers our prayers.
>> Specific Words:
v24:
I need to act according to God's Words as an expression of my faith on His Words, even though I don't feel like it or when my circumstances are seemed to contradict the Bible.
Q1:
Jesus responded with compassion (v22) despite his hectic schedule.
Q2:
Practically, I need to allow flexibility in my schedule so that I can always be available. However, God will also always enable us to meet the needs of the people in any circumstances if we are willing to be used by Him (2 Cor 9:8).
Q3:
Currently, I feel that I'm still caring with the same amount of people as last year. However, I can sense that God is training me to continually be faithful with what I have (Be faithful in small things in order to be faithful in greater things - Mat 25:21). He also allow this time of stretching to enlarge my heart and ability to take more responsibilities.
>> Applications:
- Think, speak and act according to God's Words as an expression of faith.
- Rely upon God's grace to enable me to meet people needs in any circumstances (2 Cor 9:8).
>> Spiritual Experiences:
- Praise God for Stefan who shared to me how he felt about my leadership during Time Out. His opennes allowed me to see my weakness. Areas to be improved include overcoming timidity through reliance on God (2 Tim 1:7) - exactly what God spoke to me through OC 07 and Ps Stephen's prophecy few years ago, skills to utilise team members strength for enhanced team work and be an opportunist.
v24:
Jesus knew that He's able to raise the child to life again. He acted as if the child was already healed and alive. Our faith is expressed through our actions. For example, we need to act as if our prayers are already answered, if we have faith that God answers our prayers.
>> Specific Words:
v24:
I need to act according to God's Words as an expression of my faith on His Words, even though I don't feel like it or when my circumstances are seemed to contradict the Bible.
Q1:
Jesus responded with compassion (v22) despite his hectic schedule.
Q2:
Practically, I need to allow flexibility in my schedule so that I can always be available. However, God will also always enable us to meet the needs of the people in any circumstances if we are willing to be used by Him (2 Cor 9:8).
Q3:
Currently, I feel that I'm still caring with the same amount of people as last year. However, I can sense that God is training me to continually be faithful with what I have (Be faithful in small things in order to be faithful in greater things - Mat 25:21). He also allow this time of stretching to enlarge my heart and ability to take more responsibilities.
>> Applications:
- Think, speak and act according to God's Words as an expression of faith.
- Rely upon God's grace to enable me to meet people needs in any circumstances (2 Cor 9:8).
>> Spiritual Experiences:
- Praise God for Stefan who shared to me how he felt about my leadership during Time Out. His opennes allowed me to see my weakness. Areas to be improved include overcoming timidity through reliance on God (2 Tim 1:7) - exactly what God spoke to me through OC 07 and Ps Stephen's prophecy few years ago, skills to utilise team members strength for enhanced team work and be an opportunist.
Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Day 29 "Mat 8:1-13"
>> Timeless Principles:
v10:
Jesus was astonished to the respond of the centurion (his faith). The only way to please God is through faith in Him. Have we astonished God with our faith???
>> Specific Words:
v10:
May God help me to grow in faith that I may please Him more.
Q1:
The people came to Jesus with their unmet needs and had faith that Jesus could deliver.
Q2:
We believe that the church must be multicultural. God will bring every ethnic groups to His church. Pray about this promises, be a multicultural person and reach out to any culture.
Q3:
I need to grow in faith more so that I can please God more.
>> Applications:
- Grow in faith through reading & obedience to His Words.
- Grow to be a multicultural person and reach out as a sign of our faith in His promises to bring more ppl from every corner of the world.
>> Spiritual Experiences:
v10:
Jesus was astonished to the respond of the centurion (his faith). The only way to please God is through faith in Him. Have we astonished God with our faith???
>> Specific Words:
v10:
May God help me to grow in faith that I may please Him more.
Q1:
The people came to Jesus with their unmet needs and had faith that Jesus could deliver.
Q2:
We believe that the church must be multicultural. God will bring every ethnic groups to His church. Pray about this promises, be a multicultural person and reach out to any culture.
Q3:
I need to grow in faith more so that I can please God more.
>> Applications:
- Grow in faith through reading & obedience to His Words.
- Grow to be a multicultural person and reach out as a sign of our faith in His promises to bring more ppl from every corner of the world.
>> Spiritual Experiences:
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