However, in the midst of these 3 months, one thing does surface in my thoughts and reflections. That is Hope. I was thinking, what is the one thing that will propel us to do what we do and sustain us through the hits and bumps of life? It is Hope. It is not just hoping for the best, but hoping for One who will make all things new. As we approach the Christmas season, I can’t help but once again remember of the Hope that I have. The hope that a better place will come, a hope that there will be no more sorrows and tears, a hope of abundant provision, grace and love ….. and this hope is only in the person Jesus Christ… the begotten one who came to lay His life for me and restore me to the Maker.

“Thank you Jesus.”

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saint, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power towards us who believe.” Eph 1:18,19a (NASB)

PS: Remember to switch of the blog music to enjoy this wonderful song

Heard my colleague played this song in office today. I have sang this in church once and it has touched me then. Wanted to get and find out more about this song but the busyness of the daily things simply got me by. And I chance upon it again today.

The lyrics is simple and yet profound. Indeed, God is not just an individual God. He is God of the cities and the nations. And He is concern about the cities and the nations. Ed Silvoso put its clearly that “the ultimate goal of the Great Commission, is not simply making disciples of people, but also discipling, teaching and baptising nations.”  To transform the nations, we have to first transform the cities, one person and at time. Indeed, greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done……let’s proclaim it for our nation.

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to te end of the age.” Matt 28:19-20 (NLT)

P/S : Remember to mute the blog music to enjoy the song.  The song is also birth out in an usual place and used in anextraordinary manner. Click on this link to hear more about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co-RP2isqZY.

I am beginning to like this type of reality show….another hidden gem. Where people will not even give a look at her when she walks past, but hidden inside is the angelic voice that can rattle your soul. Simply amazing! British Got Talent really bring out the best of the normal individual on the street. Britain Got Talent 2009…be mesmerised by the voice of an ordinary 47 years old lady with one of my favourite song from Les Miserable, “I Dreamed a Dream”. Presenting to you Susan Boyle…

P/S: Remember to pause the blog music to enjoy this marvellous angelic voice

“but God has choosen th foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong”  1 Cor 1:27 (NASB)

This song has been playing in my mind for the past week. Not only for its good rythm and melody, but also for its ministering and meaningful lyrics. The context of the song is taken from Isaiah 61. Isa 61:1,2 are the words which Christ quote at the synagogue at the beginning of His ministry (Luke 4:18-21). It is also the prophecy of the Messiah’s office or a messianic prophecy pointing to Christ’s ministry on earth. (Side note: The book of Isaish is written about 681 years BC i.e. before the birth of Christ).

I have been ministered by this song. Simply becuase it reminded me that it is not what I can do for Him or in service for Him. But rather, I can only do all things “through Him who gives me strength” (Phil 4:13, NIV). It is only with the partnership of His Holy Spirit, that I can face the challenges and tasks in 2009 and the years ahead. It is only with His annointing and empowerment that I will be able to serve Him in the arenas He has placed me in.

“Ashes – By ashes understand whatever is proper for days of mourning, as by beauty whatever may become times of rejoicing. (John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible)” Indeed, the Lord will turn all circumstances around for the “good of those who love Him and are call according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28. NIV).

Lord, pour Your Spirit over me and lead me to Your cross where You are. Lead me and guide me in path of righteousness for Your name sake, that I may honour and glorify You in wherever You have placed and lead me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

“1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring  good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind  up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To grant those who mourn {in} Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks  of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” Isa 61:1-3 (NASB)

“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory.” Isa 61:3 (NLT)

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” Isa 61:3 (KJV)

“and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendour.” Isa 6:3 (NIV)

PS: Remember to turn off the blog music as you listen to the song. Enjoy.