LIVE FOR HIM

I had a wonderful time in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are some photos of downtown Omaha.

LIVE FOR HIM

Recently, I saw a Christian poster with the following message:

He died of me, I live for Him.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Roman 5:8

I found myself meditating on this phrase in my mind because it is so true and meaningful. Sometimes, it is good to remind ourselves what we are living for on Earth. We can be so consumed with the busyness of everyday life that we forget to seek God’s purpose for our lives. We are called to live for God and not to live aimlessly or wastefully. It is so wonderful to discover God's purpose for your life and fulfilling it.

Let us take time out to seek God in prayer to know His will for our life. God has a special plan for everyone. No one is excluded from God’s wonderful plans. We can partner with God to fulfil His vision in this world. God created us with a unique gifting and talent for a special task to accomplish. We are all made differently and we all have a specific life mission from God to achieve.

Jesus died for us so we can live out God's purpose and become a great blessing to the world.

HOW HE LOVES US

I Love this song called "How He Love Us" by Kim Walker from Jesus Culture. This song reminded me of this scripture in the bible;

1 John 3:1a

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

I pray that we will be constantly remember God's amazing and endless love toward us every day.

GOD IS LOOKING

I had a great time at "Kingdom Culture" Conference in Bethel Church, Redding California. See photos.

GOD IS LOOKING

God is always LOOKING for SOMEONE to be His MESSENGER of LOVE, GRACE and POWER. Are YOU available? Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, God has been putting His rescue plan in motion. First, He sent the prophets to bring the people back to Him. The prophet Isaiah responded to the call of God to be His messenger:

Isaiah 6:8 "After this, I heard the LORD ask, "Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?" "I'll go," I answered. "Send me!"

Secondly, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for the sins of mankind. Jesus then commissioned His disciples to preach the Good News to all creation and heal the sick before He ascended to heaven.
Matthew 28: 18-20 "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Now God is looking for you and me to continue to carry His message of love, salvation and healing around the world. Are you willing and available to take up the great privilege of being God's representative on earth? It is such a great honour to partner with God to make a lasting impact in the lives of people.

Let us partner with God to see His love and power manifest in a tangible way to everyone we encounter.

STEP OUT NOW

I had a great time at the 4th of July celebration at Dallas, Texas.

STEP OUT NOW

Have you ever seen a child learning how to swim? At first, the little child is afraid to step into the water. But with the constant encouragement of parents, who are already in the pool, the child will take that first step into the water. Similarly, God very much desires for every believer to step out in using the spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Concerning Spiritual Gifts

1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
There is a list of spiritual gifts given by the same Holy Spirit listed in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. God can give us supernatural wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, discernment, miraculous powers, prophecy, interpretation of tongues through the Holy Spirit. We need to step out in faith and begin to ask the Holy Spirit to help us to exercise all of these spiritual gifts. We learn to use spiritual gifts when we are willing to take risks for God; like a child learning how to swim for the first time. Once we have some supernatural encounters with the Holy Spirit, we will have a greater desire to live a supernatural life that God is calling us.

God wants us to step out in using the spiritual gifts so we can live a supernatural Christian life.

HE CARRIES US

I had a fun afternoon walking in the streets of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles and enjoy looking all the nice shops.

HE CARRIES US

Have you ever needed to hear words of encouragement in a time of need? All of us love to receive timely words of comfort and encouragement in periods of loneliness, trials, testings and disappointments. How do you feel when a friend, family members, parents or even a stranger share words that bring life, hope and encouragement?

Every now and then, I need to hear the approval of my heavenly Father. Once, God used a stranger to share His love toward me. During a time of worship at church, a Christian came to me and started to pat on my shoulders and told me that God is pleased with me. I just could not control my emotions and burst into tears of joy. I strongly believe God wants to lift us up. He knows what we are going through and He is always there for us. This is a wonderful promise from the words of God:
Isaiah 43:1-2 - Israel’s Only Savior

1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

The God who formed us is ever ready to carry us go through every situation in life. He is able to strengthen us to walk in victory over any of life’s challenges. God will not neglect us but He will be with us all the way to the end. Whatever situation you are going through today, put your trust in God because He will deliver you at the right time.
God is faithful to carry us through every situation in life no matter how big and challenging it may seem.

THE KINGDOM OF JOY

I had a wonderful family holiday in Las Vegas, California.

THE KINGDOM OF JOY

Have you ever wondered where true joy comes from? We can find “joy” in so many ways, but lasting and ultimate joy comes from God. God is eternal and His joy is also eternal. God's joy lasts forever in the heart of every believer because He lives in us. Read the following scriptures.
Romans 14:17 New International Version (NIV)

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

The Bible says that the Kingdom of God is about joy in the Holy Spirit. When we live in the Kingdom of God, we will experience an incredible amount of joy that nothing or no one can ever take away.
Philippians 4:4-7 New Century Version (NCV)

4 Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.
5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon.6 Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.7 And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
We have joy in all seasons because God’s joy lives inside of us. In good times and bad, God is always there to give us joy. We should not be anxious about anything because God is always there to help us in time of need. God's love and power will empower us for this life on earth. When we connect to God through prayers and worship, His joy and peace will automatically overflow in our hearts.
Begin to allow the joy of God to flow freely in and through us because we are living in the kingdom of joy.