MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

I am writing to wish all my friends from around the world a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am praying that you will experience many great miracles, blessings and breakthroughs from God in 2011. I believe God wants to continue to do awesome things in our lives, families and communities. Let us have an expectant heart for God to move more powerfully in 2011. Our God is forever loving, faithful and powerful. All things are possible with our God! Read Psalm 100

1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

SHOW ME YOUR GLORY - THIRD DAY

I am really like this song called "Show me your glory" written by Third Day. God desires to show His glory and presence in our lives just like Moses in the Bible.

I caught a glimpse of Your splendor
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I'll never be the same

Show me Your glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord

When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won't settle for ordinary things
I'm gonna follow You forever
And for all of my days
I won't rest 'til I see You again
Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
I can't live without You

HIS STILL VOICE

I had a great time in Penang, Malaysia. I took some photos of some famous eating places in Penang.


HIS STILL VOICE

God STILL speaks today, so take time to LISTEN to His STILL voice.

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

This was a simple statement Jesus made 2000 years ago, but it has such a powerful life impact on earth if we believe it. Jesus simply declared to the Jews that God speaks to His people; God know His people and they follow the voice of God. If we have a speaking God, then we should start listening to His prompting in our lives. God can speak to us anytime of the day and place.

One day when I was having breakfast, I was prompted by God to open the newspaper and read the employment section. I was not looking for a job because I was already had a full-time job. However, I just followed the prompting of God. As I read the employment section of the newspaper, I saw a job vacancy that sounded interesting. I had another prompting from God to apply for the position even though I had no experience in this area. I just obeyed the prompting of God and sent in my job application and the rest is history. I ended up working in this new job for five years because I really enjoyed it.

God opened the door for me because I listened to the prompting of God while I was having breakfast in the morning. Let us allow God to speak to us today.

IN HIS TIME

IN HIS TIME

God's PROMISES come in God's TIME, so continue to have FAITH in Him.

Genesis 21:1-7

1 Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. 2 Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him. 3 Abraham gave the name Isaac[a] to the son Sarah bore him. 4 When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. 5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. 6 Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” 7 And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”

It must have been a great day of celebration when Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac. Abraham rejoiced at seeing the fulfilment of God’s promise. He waited for twenty-five years before his wife gave birth to a son. God had spoken to him many times that his descendents would be as numerous as the grains of sand on the beach and the stars in the sky. However, Abraham and Sarah were beyond the age of child bearing. At one point in time, Sarah decided not to wait any longer and offered her servant, called Hager, to Abraham conceive a child. It was not God’s intention for Abraham to have a child with another woman. At the appointed time, Sarah became pregnant through Abraham and gave birth to Isaac.

God remembered and kept His promise to Abraham according to His timing, and not Abraham’s timing.

Will we continue to trust in the Lord for His promise to come to pass? Will we continue to persevere in the things of God in order to see His promise to pass? Will we continue to be at peace as we wait for the promise of God? I believe we can celebrate like Abraham if we remain steadfast in God and His promises.

God is always faithful and carries out His promises according to His timetable because He knows the best time.

GREATER

I spent some time in the village and taking photos of the scenery

GREATER

I love the song by Chris Tomlin called "Our God is Greater". It remind me of the greatness of God and that He is able to do all things. Whatever you are going through in your life at the moment, God is always there to give a helping hand. Reach out to God's love and power today.

MIRACLES

I was on a boat cruise with some friends along a beautiful river.


MIRACLES

Imagine seeing miracles happen on a daily basis in our homes and neighborhood. We often think miracles can only occur during big events, healing meetings or in stadiums crowded with multitudes of people. God desires us to believe that He can move anywhere: a rally of thousands or in a room with just a handful of people. I have conducted many healing meetings over the years; sometimes the most amazing healings took place with a small group at someone’s home. God wants us to believe that He can move powerfully, no matter the environment. God can move in homes or in big gatherings of people. Read Mark 1:29-34

Mark 1:29-34 (New International Version)

Jesus Heals Many

As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

I love this revival story because one miracle that happened at Simon's home caused the whole town to bring the sick for healing. Jesus prayed for Simon's mother-in-law and she was instantly healed from her fever. The words about this miracle quickly spread throughout the town and they brought more of their sick to Jesus for healing. It only took one miracle by Jesus to multiply into more miracles. I pray that we will pursue a life of miracles because we have a miraculous God. Allow God to perform miracles through us wherever we go.

COMPASSION

COMPASSION

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a slum and meet its inhabitants. I went into a small room packed with people. They patiently waited for me to bring God's Word. I shared about God's love and prayed for every person in the room. The people were so happy that someone would visit their humble homes and pray for their needs. There was a big round of applause at the end of the meeting. I did not realise that my presence meant so much to them. All I did was just listen to their needs and prayed for God's blessing upon their lives. I took a few hours of my time and it made a difference in their lives. Jesus reached out to the disadvantaged and the hurting during his three-year ministry on earth. He showed compassion and love to those who were suffering and neglected by others. Read Matthew 8:1-3.

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy

When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy[a] came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. (Matthew 8:1-3)

No one came near a leprous person because it was an infectious disease; sufferers were declared unclean by religious law. However, Jesus heard the desperate cry of this poor leper. He reached out to touch and heal him. Jesus broke down all social and religious barriers to demonstrate God's unconditional love to this man. Let us use Jesus as our example to show love and compassion to the hurting around us. Let us bring hope and a smile on someone's face.

POWER IN THE NAME

I always enjoy going to Philip Island for a conference. The beaches are beautiful on Philip Island. I took some photos with Ps Mark on the beach. He showed me the places where he used to do surfing. I also attempted the giant swing for the first time. I learnt to overcome my fear of height on the giant swing. It was so fun to swing at high speed in the giant swing.


Power in the name

There is power in the name of Jesus. God desires believers to exercise authority in the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus has authority over sickness and evil spirits. As we pray in the name of Jesus, God will unleash His power and miracles. Let us believe God to perform miracles and breakthroughs in the name of Jesus. Read Phil 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11 (New International Version)

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

A MIRACLE VIDEO

I like watching this miracle story of a man who was healed by God. He was a crippled man and now he is able to walk normally. It is good to know that God is alive and miracles still happen today. Glory to God!

Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9

HAPPY DAY

I really like this song called "Happy Day" by Tim Hughes. This song really expresses how I felt when I accepted Christ into my life some years ago. I have a great sense of peace, joy and love after I invited Jesus into my life as my personal Lord and Savior. This "Happy Day" feeling still remains with me until this day after twenty years. God is good!

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HAPPY DAY LYRICS - TIM HUGHES

Verse 1:
The greatest day in history, Death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He's alive


Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed


Verse 2:
When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive

Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same OHH NO
Forever I am changed


Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name

YEAHHH


Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed

What a glorious glorious day,
I'll never be the same

GOD IS LOVE

I went around Suva, Fiji and took some photos of the scenery of the city. It is a beautiful city with many tourists. The weather is really nice and warm in Suva. It is a great place for swimming and fishing.



GOD IS LOVE

As I was reflecting on the love of God, a revelation came to my mind. “The greatest motivation to love is the love of God.” Read 1 John 4:16-21

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:16-21

The central message of Christianity is love. Jesus came to earth two thousand years ago with a purpose to demonstrate the love of God to the people around Him. Jesus wanted to reveal the love between Him and His Father and the love between the Father and the people on earth. Jesus also desires for His disciples to demonstrate God’s love amongst each other and to the world.

Apostle John wrote in the Bible that God is love. We can live in the love of God and display God’s love toward one another. Let’s reach out to receive God’s love so we can walk in the love of God and release it to others.

WORRY NO MORE!

I love Auckland, New Zealand! I went for lunch with some friends in Auckland at a Japanese restaurant. I like the beautiful gardens in Auckland. The ice cream in New Zealand is very nice. Here are some photos of the city.


WORRY NO MORE!

Imagine what life would be like if we learned to stop worrying and put our trust in God for everything. Worry can rob the joy and vitality out of our lives. We need to throw off our worries to God because He cares for us. Read 1 Peter 1:5:7

Cast your all your anxiety on him because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7

Let us learn to surrender our burdens and anxieties to our Father in heaven. He is able to meet all our needs. Read 2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3

God’s divine power is working within us and around us in every situation. We can rely on His strength to overcome every challenge.

The Bible encourages us to pray, rather than being anxious about life and ministry. God’s antidote for worrying is prayer. God will release His peace into our hearts when we learn to commit everything to His loving hands through prayers. Read Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:4-7