Matthew 6: 25 - 34
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. - Matthew 6 : 33
This verse has been told/prayed over me for FOUR times within a week. God is reminding me a very important truth which i often forget. =T
Thank God, HE is always faithful and patient to me.
I went for the 1st service yesterday with Zhen. (i forgot to set my alarm clock... and was really amazed that HE woke me up at 0645am!!!! Thank God!!!!) But nothing can compare to how amazing when God speaks to you... Zhen is saved!!!! Hallelujah!!!! HE is really very good to me even when i have such little faith. HE is telling me that things in the world cannot bring me TRUE JOY... BUT focus on HIS EVERLASTING promises and gifts such as SALVATION of my loved ones.
Hmmm... yet i still struggle... just snapped at the new producer in my office. sigh~~~ i didn't want things to turn out like this... but i just too stressed up to repeat myself patiently for so many times and he simply don't get it.
Dear Lord, please help me.
Dear sisters, have a blessed week.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Your plans or God’s plans?
Luke 9:51-56
When James and John discovered that a Samaritan village would not receive Jesus, they were fully prepared to call down fire to consume the entire community! (vs 54) Putting myself in James’ or John’s shoes, I thought they might have felt that by sacrificing the lives of these villagers, they could probably have further the cause of the gospel, through their show of power. Or then again, it could be that they felt that these people have rejected the gospel, and that they probably don’t deserve the mercy that we deserve.
In any case, Jesus rebuked them (of course! And if you read on in acts 8, the Samarians later responded to the gospel!) God’s purpose had not been to destroy the people but to save them! Can you imagine what probably went through James’ and John’s minds as they see these people whom they almost destroyed, coming to rejoice in their salvation?! Thankfully they did not do anything that would have prevented Jesus from carrying out his plans!
Well, can you identify with these feelings too? I can. In fact, God’s really reminding us that His plans are far greater than ours, and even the best plans that we have for ourselves are nothing compared to the plans God has for us. Have you been short-changing God by living out your own plans rather than the plans He has for you?
You know, just yesterday when I was studying with a friend, I was just going through this enormous struggle whereby I had to make a decision whether to follow my heart and do as I please, or whether to do what’s right. I was really really desperate then, so I pleaded with God, that if He really didn’t want me to do that thing, then He’ll give me a clear sign. Just let it rain so heavily that I know it’s Him! (and you must understand, it was raining very heavily prior to that, and had stopped, and the sun was shining so brightly, no one would ever expect another downpour!)
Barely 5 min later, it just started pouring! So heavily in fact, and it lasted more than an hour! As I stared out of the window, I could only stare in awe and say, Yes Lord, that is You allright. I could have chosen to say, maybe it’s a coincidence? But I thank God that He stood by my side that even as I decided that I would only do the thing that pleases Him, and not me, I felt this struggle and burden just lifted up, and my heart felt heavy no longer! I felt so relieved that I didn’t just do what I felt like doing and ignored God’s sign for me! And I’m thankful coz I know that He sees it, and He honours it.
Well, to all… I thought the struggle was a lil personal, but felt like it could also encourage everyone who’s going through mountains in your lives now.
If it is part of God’s plans for you, He will see you through it. =)
When James and John discovered that a Samaritan village would not receive Jesus, they were fully prepared to call down fire to consume the entire community! (vs 54) Putting myself in James’ or John’s shoes, I thought they might have felt that by sacrificing the lives of these villagers, they could probably have further the cause of the gospel, through their show of power. Or then again, it could be that they felt that these people have rejected the gospel, and that they probably don’t deserve the mercy that we deserve.
In any case, Jesus rebuked them (of course! And if you read on in acts 8, the Samarians later responded to the gospel!) God’s purpose had not been to destroy the people but to save them! Can you imagine what probably went through James’ and John’s minds as they see these people whom they almost destroyed, coming to rejoice in their salvation?! Thankfully they did not do anything that would have prevented Jesus from carrying out his plans!
Well, can you identify with these feelings too? I can. In fact, God’s really reminding us that His plans are far greater than ours, and even the best plans that we have for ourselves are nothing compared to the plans God has for us. Have you been short-changing God by living out your own plans rather than the plans He has for you?
You know, just yesterday when I was studying with a friend, I was just going through this enormous struggle whereby I had to make a decision whether to follow my heart and do as I please, or whether to do what’s right. I was really really desperate then, so I pleaded with God, that if He really didn’t want me to do that thing, then He’ll give me a clear sign. Just let it rain so heavily that I know it’s Him! (and you must understand, it was raining very heavily prior to that, and had stopped, and the sun was shining so brightly, no one would ever expect another downpour!)
Barely 5 min later, it just started pouring! So heavily in fact, and it lasted more than an hour! As I stared out of the window, I could only stare in awe and say, Yes Lord, that is You allright. I could have chosen to say, maybe it’s a coincidence? But I thank God that He stood by my side that even as I decided that I would only do the thing that pleases Him, and not me, I felt this struggle and burden just lifted up, and my heart felt heavy no longer! I felt so relieved that I didn’t just do what I felt like doing and ignored God’s sign for me! And I’m thankful coz I know that He sees it, and He honours it.
Well, to all… I thought the struggle was a lil personal, but felt like it could also encourage everyone who’s going through mountains in your lives now.
If it is part of God’s plans for you, He will see you through it. =)
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Not Giving Up - Not Today, Not Tomorrow, Not Until Jesus Comes!
2 Corinthians 4:8-16 (The Message)
If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!
We're not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, "I believed it, so I said it," we say what we believe. And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. Every detail works to your advantage and to God's glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
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As the week passed, I felt more and more what the above verse said - Pressed, Battered, Terrorized and i FELT LIKE GIVING UP! SO MANY TIMES!!!! I don't even know how to detail down what I am feeling. But, thank God for this verse, i feel much renewed now, and I am telling myself! DON'T GIVE UP! "THESE HARD TIMES ARE SMALL POTATOES COMPARED TO THE COMING GOOD TIMES!" Yes Lord, I proclaim this in my life and will not give up! :) Sisters, I just felt like sharing this word of encouragement to everyone... :) and as you meditate on the words, may you feel equally encouraged and renewed in the spirit!
Will you then sing with me?
I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!
We're not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, "I believed it, so I said it," we say what we believe. And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. Every detail works to your advantage and to God's glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
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As the week passed, I felt more and more what the above verse said - Pressed, Battered, Terrorized and i FELT LIKE GIVING UP! SO MANY TIMES!!!! I don't even know how to detail down what I am feeling. But, thank God for this verse, i feel much renewed now, and I am telling myself! DON'T GIVE UP! "THESE HARD TIMES ARE SMALL POTATOES COMPARED TO THE COMING GOOD TIMES!" Yes Lord, I proclaim this in my life and will not give up! :) Sisters, I just felt like sharing this word of encouragement to everyone... :) and as you meditate on the words, may you feel equally encouraged and renewed in the spirit!
Will you then sing with me?
I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG
2 Corinthians 12 : 9-10
As sat in front of the comp in my office this morning to prepare today's devotion, i feel extremely lonely. Something happened... It made me feel that i couldn't do it anymore... i have no energy... i am not worthy... i lost all hope... : (
i keep asking:" Father, why am i always alone?... ...." and the so-many-why(s) keep racing in my mind. i feel like i'm reacting like a wilful kid... But... sigh~~~
Yet God is good... really very good to me... when i flipped open my bible this morning... these 2 verses hit right in my face. *Ouch* heehee~~~
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. - 2 Corinthians 12 : 9
i know HE wants me to hang in there.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Hebrews 11: 1
Dear sisters, i pray that HE will renew your faith that you may find strength in HIM to continue the race. Hang in there with a living hope the HIS grace will sustain us. Who knows, we may find victory with another blow. *Pooffffffff* We are weak, BUT HE IS STRONG!!!! Boast our weakness gladly so that HIS power will magnify in our lives!!!! Amen!!!!
As sat in front of the comp in my office this morning to prepare today's devotion, i feel extremely lonely. Something happened... It made me feel that i couldn't do it anymore... i have no energy... i am not worthy... i lost all hope... : (
i keep asking:" Father, why am i always alone?... ...." and the so-many-why(s) keep racing in my mind. i feel like i'm reacting like a wilful kid... But... sigh~~~
Yet God is good... really very good to me... when i flipped open my bible this morning... these 2 verses hit right in my face. *Ouch* heehee~~~
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. - 2 Corinthians 12 : 9
i know HE wants me to hang in there.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Hebrews 11: 1
Dear sisters, i pray that HE will renew your faith that you may find strength in HIM to continue the race. Hang in there with a living hope the HIS grace will sustain us. Who knows, we may find victory with another blow. *Pooffffffff* We are weak, BUT HE IS STRONG!!!! Boast our weakness gladly so that HIS power will magnify in our lives!!!! Amen!!!!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU
allo... tell you all something funny first... heehee~
i was telling God i don't have time to do devotion AGAIN!!!! It's only the second day of the week... ahhhh!!!! having to work late into night and little sleep... God, i really struggle... : (
Guess what happen????
haahaa~ nope... HE did not made my phone died on me this time... BUT...
HE made me FORGOT TO BRING MY PHONE OUT TOTALLY!!!! haahaa~ and thus i could focus to do my QT on my way to work just now... ("_)
HE is quite funny, right? ; )
Ok... back to today's devotion...
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Daniel 6
When God draws me to today's passage, i kept thinking:" God, what do you want me to write for your people today?" As i read through the chapter over and over again, i feel that HE wants to speak to me first.
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened towards Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. - Daniel 6: 10
i think that Daniel knew that the situation is not favouring him, yet he was not affected by external factors, and continued to pray to the Lord. how many times have i been overwhelmed by unfavouring circumstances, and started to dwell in my own sorrows, except to KEEP LOOKING UNTO THE LORD IN PRAYERS? : ( But it's really very difficult, i struggle.
Then when i read further that Daniel was thrown into the lions' den... i feel that i'm being thrown into one too!!!! As some of you would have known that my job is really overpowering me... i feel that my bosses are like the lions whom are crushing and devouring me. i feel very helpless, unjustified, angry, and what not... at the end of the day, i left with no more energy to fight... : (
However, Daniel's approach to these lions was different.
... My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. - Daniel 6: 21
... no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. - Daniel 6: 23
Daniel TRUSTED in the Lord. He BELIEVED that God will deliver and protect him from all harm. He did not have to fight with the lions by himself.
It makes me think that:" yah... how can i fight with lions by my own strength? i really need to turn to God."
Dear sisters, are you fighting the lions in your life by your own strength? Don't!!!! It's a waste of energy!!!! Turn to God and HE will protect you. HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!!!! i know it's really not easy, because as i wrote this myself, i struggle very hard deep wthin me. i think my life is not a good testimony to write this for you all... : ( But i know God will continue to work in my life, and for yours too!!!! Let's jia you for God together!!!! : )
(ok.. i can't type more as i'm doing this in office... haahaa~ byeeeeeeeeee)
i was telling God i don't have time to do devotion AGAIN!!!! It's only the second day of the week... ahhhh!!!! having to work late into night and little sleep... God, i really struggle... : (
Guess what happen????
haahaa~ nope... HE did not made my phone died on me this time... BUT...
HE made me FORGOT TO BRING MY PHONE OUT TOTALLY!!!! haahaa~ and thus i could focus to do my QT on my way to work just now... ("_)
HE is quite funny, right? ; )
Ok... back to today's devotion...
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Daniel 6
When God draws me to today's passage, i kept thinking:" God, what do you want me to write for your people today?" As i read through the chapter over and over again, i feel that HE wants to speak to me first.
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened towards Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. - Daniel 6: 10
i think that Daniel knew that the situation is not favouring him, yet he was not affected by external factors, and continued to pray to the Lord. how many times have i been overwhelmed by unfavouring circumstances, and started to dwell in my own sorrows, except to KEEP LOOKING UNTO THE LORD IN PRAYERS? : ( But it's really very difficult, i struggle.
Then when i read further that Daniel was thrown into the lions' den... i feel that i'm being thrown into one too!!!! As some of you would have known that my job is really overpowering me... i feel that my bosses are like the lions whom are crushing and devouring me. i feel very helpless, unjustified, angry, and what not... at the end of the day, i left with no more energy to fight... : (
However, Daniel's approach to these lions was different.
... My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. - Daniel 6: 21
... no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. - Daniel 6: 23
Daniel TRUSTED in the Lord. He BELIEVED that God will deliver and protect him from all harm. He did not have to fight with the lions by himself.
It makes me think that:" yah... how can i fight with lions by my own strength? i really need to turn to God."
Dear sisters, are you fighting the lions in your life by your own strength? Don't!!!! It's a waste of energy!!!! Turn to God and HE will protect you. HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!!!! i know it's really not easy, because as i wrote this myself, i struggle very hard deep wthin me. i think my life is not a good testimony to write this for you all... : ( But i know God will continue to work in my life, and for yours too!!!! Let's jia you for God together!!!! : )
(ok.. i can't type more as i'm doing this in office... haahaa~ byeeeeeeeeee)
Monday, April 9, 2007
I WILL NOT FORGET YOU
Deuteronomy 31: 8
I stared at my monitor for very long, not knowing what I should type. Oh gosh, I have not prepared word for a long… long… time, and now I have to prepare devotions for ONE WEEK!!!! Then I realized I have taken such a long~~~ break, and I literally forgot how to go about doing this! HOW??? *Gasp*
Yes! You’re right! The model answer is to PRAY!!!! And so I did. In fact, I started asking HIM what I should write ever since when I received the task (haha~ which was one week ago…)
Day 1:
No answer from the Lord.
Day 2:
Still, no answer from the Lord.
As the days went by, I heard nothing from HIM at all. Hmmm… and what made it worse was that everything that could go wrong for the week went wrong… sigh~~~
God, I think YOU have forgotten about me.
Ok… it sounded really silly… but I was so sure at the point of time… I almost wanted to give Del the “heart attack” by saying I cannot do it!!!!
Then tada!!!!
During yesterday’s service, I saw Donavan and Jeline up on stage again, sharing their testimonies on the flashcard.
The Lord said: “Girl, didn’t you ask me to change this boy into a Man of God? Look what’s written on his card now?” and HE continued: “You prayed that this girl will be brought back to the Kingdom of God. See, these are some prayers that you have made many years ago and perhaps you have even forgotten about it. BUT I REMEMBER.”
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you…- Luke 11: 9
Yeah!!!! HE has not forgotten about me!!!! Although sometimes the way HE speaks to me is rather strange, HE remembers me and all my prayers, be it big or small. HE made my phone died on me so that I could focus on doing my QT and read my bible during my bus journey home just now ( because I told HIM I was soooooooooo busy that I don’t have time for QT). Haahaa~ see what I mean… ; )
Now that I have the assurance HE has not forgotten about me, I want to have the faith to believe that HE will answer ALL my prayers, in HIS time.
Dear sisters, just want to encourage all of you that our dear Heavenly Father has not forgotten about you too. All of you are dearly remembered by HIM. And if earthly things were to weigh you down once again, hang on to the promise that “… he will never leave you nor forsake you…” – Deuteronomy 31: 8
I stared at my monitor for very long, not knowing what I should type. Oh gosh, I have not prepared word for a long… long… time, and now I have to prepare devotions for ONE WEEK!!!! Then I realized I have taken such a long~~~ break, and I literally forgot how to go about doing this! HOW??? *Gasp*
Yes! You’re right! The model answer is to PRAY!!!! And so I did. In fact, I started asking HIM what I should write ever since when I received the task (haha~ which was one week ago…)
Day 1:
No answer from the Lord.
Day 2:
Still, no answer from the Lord.
As the days went by, I heard nothing from HIM at all. Hmmm… and what made it worse was that everything that could go wrong for the week went wrong… sigh~~~
God, I think YOU have forgotten about me.
Ok… it sounded really silly… but I was so sure at the point of time… I almost wanted to give Del the “heart attack” by saying I cannot do it!!!!
Then tada!!!!
During yesterday’s service, I saw Donavan and Jeline up on stage again, sharing their testimonies on the flashcard.
The Lord said: “Girl, didn’t you ask me to change this boy into a Man of God? Look what’s written on his card now?” and HE continued: “You prayed that this girl will be brought back to the Kingdom of God. See, these are some prayers that you have made many years ago and perhaps you have even forgotten about it. BUT I REMEMBER.”
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you…- Luke 11: 9
Yeah!!!! HE has not forgotten about me!!!! Although sometimes the way HE speaks to me is rather strange, HE remembers me and all my prayers, be it big or small. HE made my phone died on me so that I could focus on doing my QT and read my bible during my bus journey home just now ( because I told HIM I was soooooooooo busy that I don’t have time for QT). Haahaa~ see what I mean… ; )
Now that I have the assurance HE has not forgotten about me, I want to have the faith to believe that HE will answer ALL my prayers, in HIS time.
Dear sisters, just want to encourage all of you that our dear Heavenly Father has not forgotten about you too. All of you are dearly remembered by HIM. And if earthly things were to weigh you down once again, hang on to the promise that “… he will never leave you nor forsake you…” – Deuteronomy 31: 8
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Celebrating His Empty Tomb!
John 20: 1-18
I’m feeling very blessed that my last devotion of the week happens to fall on Easter Day! This significant day doesn’t happen to be the day for us to celebrate bunnies and feast over Easter chocolate eggs, but to celebrate the fact that Jesus died and rose from the dead on this very day – just as He promised!
This passage brings us back to Mary Magdelene, who was actually the one whom Jesus delivered from her demonic bondage, and from that very day, she became His devoted follower. She followed him around and saw him heal the sick, and taught people about God’s love. Her life was transformed as she experienced the joy of being with Jesus! Then her world seemed to fall apart when Jesus was arrested and brutally murdered. And when she wanted to anoint Jesus at the tomb, she found out that His tomb was empty! Then the two angels asked her, Why are you crying?
What she didn’t know then was that she was standing before an empty tomb because Jesus has risen, just as He promised! Knowing that Jesus was alive seemed to put everything back into perspective for Mary, and she quickly ran back to share the good news with others!
You know, the Christian walk is not always easy too. There are joyful moments of walking with Jesus, but there are also times when nothing makes sense and you may be discouraged by all that is happening around you.
Before doing today’s quiet time, I was actually quite discouraged, partly with the fact that my close friends (including my sister) are mostly non-Christians or Christians who have back-sliden, and praying and asking them for services or stuff never seem to be enough. And I asked myself whether there would be indeed this day when I can rejoice with them for their salvation. But it is really at these times, when I need to peer into the empty tomb too; the tomb that will give us hope because it symbolises the life from our risen Lord and more importantly, it promises that nothing, not even death itself, can defeat the purposes of our Lord!
Indeed, I want to claim these promises, that there will be this day that we can rejoice over my entire household and dearest friends entering into the kingdom of God!!!
Have you been discouraged recently and weeping beside an empty tomb too? Lets press on and continue to pray!! =)
p/s - Thank you, dear family, for always being there!
I’m feeling very blessed that my last devotion of the week happens to fall on Easter Day! This significant day doesn’t happen to be the day for us to celebrate bunnies and feast over Easter chocolate eggs, but to celebrate the fact that Jesus died and rose from the dead on this very day – just as He promised!
This passage brings us back to Mary Magdelene, who was actually the one whom Jesus delivered from her demonic bondage, and from that very day, she became His devoted follower. She followed him around and saw him heal the sick, and taught people about God’s love. Her life was transformed as she experienced the joy of being with Jesus! Then her world seemed to fall apart when Jesus was arrested and brutally murdered. And when she wanted to anoint Jesus at the tomb, she found out that His tomb was empty! Then the two angels asked her, Why are you crying?
What she didn’t know then was that she was standing before an empty tomb because Jesus has risen, just as He promised! Knowing that Jesus was alive seemed to put everything back into perspective for Mary, and she quickly ran back to share the good news with others!
You know, the Christian walk is not always easy too. There are joyful moments of walking with Jesus, but there are also times when nothing makes sense and you may be discouraged by all that is happening around you.
Before doing today’s quiet time, I was actually quite discouraged, partly with the fact that my close friends (including my sister) are mostly non-Christians or Christians who have back-sliden, and praying and asking them for services or stuff never seem to be enough. And I asked myself whether there would be indeed this day when I can rejoice with them for their salvation. But it is really at these times, when I need to peer into the empty tomb too; the tomb that will give us hope because it symbolises the life from our risen Lord and more importantly, it promises that nothing, not even death itself, can defeat the purposes of our Lord!
Indeed, I want to claim these promises, that there will be this day that we can rejoice over my entire household and dearest friends entering into the kingdom of God!!!
Have you been discouraged recently and weeping beside an empty tomb too? Lets press on and continue to pray!! =)
p/s - Thank you, dear family, for always being there!
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