was spending quiet time just now. God dropped something in my heart, something we're all guilty of, me included.
Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
and I was worshipping with the song We All Bow Down.
princes and paupers,
sons and daughters,
losers and winners,
saints and sinners,
One day will see His face.
so coincidental that both relate to the same subject.
are our hearts like this today? do we think more highly of people who are 'up there' and look down on people who are 'lower' than us?
all of us have different backgrounds, personalities etc. sometimes, these may clash, but dont forget, we're sinful people and though God's holiness cannot tolerate us, His love saved YOU.
think God has really answered one of my questions to Him. just because people are different from me, and because I think they are not good enough for me, I accept them differently.
one area that I have to repent.
are you doing the same to many others? not outwardly, but in your mind, you've already discriminated various groups of people. have you?
for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. ALL. but God forgave ALL and accepted ALL. do you love Christ enough to love other brothers/sisters enough too?
p.s. dont be afraid to enter an entry for this blog! we're here to help one another grow, arent we? ( :
posted by James at 7:37 PM
Thursday, December 14, 2006I hope everyone has had a refreshing touch from God during the camp. though it was short, God has touched me in every way.
God's love has overflowed me, and I'm really convicted to share His good news to people. what an awesome God He is! He gave up His life to save someone as insignificant as me. despite my weaknesses and utterfly sinful ways, He died for me. yes, I feel that bringing the gospel to someone is a true reflection of how much YOU love Him.
outreach, outreach. a dreaded word for many, but truthfully speaking, it's a reflection of how much you love God. I would go to the ends of the earth for Him, so, what's the big deal with sharing the gospel? He has instilled a purpose in my life, to be a witness and share the joy to people.
the satisfaction of bringing one person to cross the line of faith is indescribable, inexplicable. because, you've showed them a way to find Real meaning in life!
I'm not being melacholic or anything.
conviction, how much do YOU love Him? really encourage all of you guys to give your best to Him, because He's given/giving/will be giving His best to you!
we will each bring 1 person to receive Christ by end December! pray for a compassionate heart and conviction of our visitors' hearts!
are you On Fire for Him? I am.
the time is NOW.
posted by James at 1:21 PM
some affirmations to make during camp but didnt have enough time.
alvin: thank God for you for leading the caregroup. though you had to run many errands and tasks, you still managed to string the caregroup together. thank God for your never-failing energy to keep the group moving.
josephtan: thank God for you for the MM stuff. though you didnt really have a lot of time to spend with the group, I can see your sincerity to know the caregroup better! and I sacrificed my food to pei you walk to hall![alvin cleared my food lol -.-] hahaha, but yeah, got a new perspective of you during camp.
josephlin: thank God for your spontaneous attitude during the camp. you really do play hard and serve hard! with you around, the spirit of the group has definitely been lifted up!
stephen: thank God for you for engaging with synyeow. really, cause he wasn't with me in my room. really thank you for helping him to draw closer to the group. a really word-centred person.
lester: thank God for you for coming! and your jokes are really lame. but the jokes definitely added to the group's synergy and group spirit.
gary: thank God for you. though I didnt really spend much time with you, you've been a great roommate and engaged our caregroup people well!
ruihao: wow, you've been very friendly throughout the camp! you talk to people with so much ease. thank God for you for bringing the group closer!
glen: you have a lot of lame jokes. your facial expressions really add flavour to your jokes hahaha. but thank God for you for being at the camp!
zijie: the one sleeping next to me. lots of zeal for God, impacted me a lot. ( : keep up that passion for God, He'll use you greatly.
sunny: your zeal for God is also very powerful. woah, everytime I see you praising and worshipping, that contagious feel influenced me hahaha. crazy grim reaper with that floorball stick.
chenxiang: you've done a great job serving for the Lights team! you serve with all your heart and dont compromise with standards! thank God for you! ; )
syn yeow: thank God for you for coming! you've been hungry for God's touch and word! never fail to clarify doubts of the sermon. wow, impacted me loads too!
mingyu: though chalet fell on the same days, really wanna thank God for you for putting in effort and commitment to God. wow, your life has changed dramatically, and I thank God for your life! jiayou! I see lots of potential in you! [woah, type so long for my sheep. nope, no biasness : P]
jiancong: woah, you come all the way to SSS though you got school. you've been a great leader, one who does what he says. ( : can tell that you're really tired after school from the way you slept on the last night hahahaha.
( : everyone had been a great addition to the group.
1 Corinthians 12:12
12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.
everyone has a unique role to play in the body of Christ. thank God for all of you!
posted by James at 12:23 PM
Saturday, December 09, 2006"What is your name" says the Lord. "Moses,David(the shepherd)..."You shall be great and mighty in my name". The question here is your calling(God's purpose) but motive and action is all free-will. God's promise is not limited by "Only a few good man".. God's promise is limited by your choice.
"My name is nathanael, Lord, In you there is nothing false"
As camp is just around the corner..jus know that all man are great and mighty in the name of the Lord however what makes u different is your faith and obedience. There will be more than just 12 in our group..that is my calling, what is yours? -nathanael koh
posted by James at 10:13 AM