Monday, June 4, 2007
Thoughts after Emerge
Hey everyone! Really excited after having such a wonderful conference and I believe that things will happen in the spiritual realm whereby we will bring Christ into culture.
As I am writing this, I'm still kinda of having fever and really thank those who prayed for me and also those who showed their care and concerns. I almost did not want to come for Emerge session 6 but still I decided to go. Many people asked me why did I come and why don't I just go home and rest. Well, it ties in with what was preached recently in the Sermon on the Mount and also the theme of Emerge so tightened your seat belt!
1. Brokenness
In simple terms, it just means dependence on God. To be honest, I really didn't feel like coming at all. I felt so sick that I lost almost all my strength and collaspe in the lift. But as I remind myself about the Word of God, I felt so encouraged.
I do not know what your bible says. But my bible says my God is Jehovah Tisdkenu, God is my Righteousness. Jenovah M'kaddesh, God is my Sanctification. Jehovah Shalom, God is my Peace. Jehovah Shammah. God is Present with me. Jehovah Jireh. God is my Provider. Jehovah Nissi, God is my Banner. Jehovah Rohi, God is my Shepherd. Jehovah Rophe. God is my Healer!
As you depend on God more, the more the Word of God will become true in your life!
2. Willingness
Willingness can be defined as, cheerfully consenting or ready. Willingness is an attitude, not a personality trait. People make decisions on weather if they choose to be willing. To me, willingness is sacrifice. Yes, I was really sick but God, here I am to offer you a sacrifice of praise.
This is what David wrote, "Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord."
Conclusion
As I decide to come for the service, indirectly I'm telling God that, "Lord all that I have is Your's. Nothing else in this world is more important than You. My body, my time, I sacrifice all these on Your altar. A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else!"
As a result, even before I enter into the hall, I can feel the presence of God so strongly and this isn't just a one time off thing. The presence is so strong that I can be so touched and weep even during praise. This has happened to me many a times. My conviction is, unless you have to drag me to service, I will be there.
Allow me to challenge you today, that you will not allow anything to stop you from doing your quiet time, reading the bible, going for cell group meetings and services. Because one touch from heaven, and your life will never be the same again.
As I am writing this, I'm still kinda of having fever and really thank those who prayed for me and also those who showed their care and concerns. I almost did not want to come for Emerge session 6 but still I decided to go. Many people asked me why did I come and why don't I just go home and rest. Well, it ties in with what was preached recently in the Sermon on the Mount and also the theme of Emerge so tightened your seat belt!
1. Brokenness
In simple terms, it just means dependence on God. To be honest, I really didn't feel like coming at all. I felt so sick that I lost almost all my strength and collaspe in the lift. But as I remind myself about the Word of God, I felt so encouraged.
I do not know what your bible says. But my bible says my God is Jehovah Tisdkenu, God is my Righteousness. Jenovah M'kaddesh, God is my Sanctification. Jehovah Shalom, God is my Peace. Jehovah Shammah. God is Present with me. Jehovah Jireh. God is my Provider. Jehovah Nissi, God is my Banner. Jehovah Rohi, God is my Shepherd. Jehovah Rophe. God is my Healer!
As you depend on God more, the more the Word of God will become true in your life!
2. Willingness
Willingness can be defined as, cheerfully consenting or ready. Willingness is an attitude, not a personality trait. People make decisions on weather if they choose to be willing. To me, willingness is sacrifice. Yes, I was really sick but God, here I am to offer you a sacrifice of praise.
This is what David wrote, "Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord."
Conclusion
As I decide to come for the service, indirectly I'm telling God that, "Lord all that I have is Your's. Nothing else in this world is more important than You. My body, my time, I sacrifice all these on Your altar. A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else!"
As a result, even before I enter into the hall, I can feel the presence of God so strongly and this isn't just a one time off thing. The presence is so strong that I can be so touched and weep even during praise. This has happened to me many a times. My conviction is, unless you have to drag me to service, I will be there.
Allow me to challenge you today, that you will not allow anything to stop you from doing your quiet time, reading the bible, going for cell group meetings and services. Because one touch from heaven, and your life will never be the same again.
Labels: Revelations, Words
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