After watching Pst Alex Abraham lay hands on Pastor Kong, I am more than ever convinced that God is moving in our church. Those who wish to watch the re-enactment, heres the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXmfCAruRUs
I've heard of the 2 week daily prayer meetings in the Jurong West building, the testimony of the 60 seconds of fame event, SOT graduation and all of the wonderful things I've missed out on. Sometimes I can't help but think, was there a better plan or not? Such a waste of time to look back and think what could have been right? I know. But I guess being here has its pros too.. hahaha I feel so much more relaxed that theres lesser things to commit too. Then again, the danger still lies in being too comfortable. Probably the key while I'm here is to develop deeper spiritual hunger..
Every now and then, I'll re-listen the same sermon that Pastor preached for the 2005 Emerge conference, the one on Jabez (thanks sarah!). Without fail, I'll feel convicted in my spirit to go a little deeper each time. I think the biggest fallacy is: Big men dont cry. How can that ever be? God has emotions, so does Jesus (he wept, turned tables (not the DJ kind)), so I dont see what is wrong for big grown men to express their emotions freely. Tearing in the presence of the Almighty should not be a limiting factor. It means God is touching you, so why then should you withold yourself from that?
I've heard of countless guys that tell me, "oh I felt like crying, but didnt cos scared paiseh". What on earth is there to be paiseh about? Girls? Comon, dont tell me your face is more important than the touch of God. Pastor Kong could be seen in the video wiping off his tears before continuing to minister to the congregation. The danger here is when people dont identify with their emotion and display a strong front, they can eventually become emotionally shut down by just brushing everything aside. Then their kids will also suffer because their parents dont love them enough. Where the Spirit is, there is liberty, so let loose the tears and go on your knees.
If there's one person I have to thank after this semester, it'll be Christopher. He's done quite abit for me inspite of all his work and duties. He spends a considerable amout of time on the computer typing out cell group and service sermons, sometimes leader's meeting sermons if any. He keeps me closer to home by updating me on events, whats going on in church, the next big thing, how are the members that I used to take. Haha, like what Jieyun aptly put it, Im like an imaginary friend. She talks to me but dosent see me. No worries, I'll guarantee you'll see more of me when I'm back (literally MORE of me, think Im getting fat)! So thanks Chris, though sometimes irritating (never failing to see your chat window pop up on my screen EVERYDAY), I appreciate all you've done for me and I cant thank you enough. You're always there to meet my spiritual cravings for the Word and never fail to deliver. I have no regrets for believing in you!
Possibly the greatest thing I could thank God for is for Youtube. Though the internet connection is probably a million times slower than Singnet Broadband, at least there are youtube-ians putting up videos of Pastor Kong preaching, Harvest Highlights, the latest worship songs etc. While watching them there is a distinct feeling of plugging back in to the home chuch and the bose speakers makes it sound as if I am physically there. I HEART City Harvest Church!
With that, I'll leave with a video of WAHLAU.. okay nono Walau Seribu rebah in Chinese, whoever she is, she certainly is annointed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stZqqeM9hew&feature=related
我从来不曾怀疑过
到底你有多么爱我
我生命里的每一分钟
都有你看顾着我
I've never doubted why you loved me so much
Every minute of my life you took care of me
有的时候黑暗临到
有的时候巨浪狂风
我心依然满有平安
因为有你看顾我 我的主
Sometimes there are dark moments, Sometimes there are huge thunderstorms
But I am peaceful because you watch over me, My God.
不管前面道路有多困苦
耶稣你永远是我的帮助
只要有你在生命中永远看顾
我必能一路永跟随我的主
No matter how hard the road lies ahead, Jesus you are always my help in times of need
If you watch over me this entire life, I will definitely follow you my Lord.
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