1 Kings 19:18 NKJV
Lord, whenever I feel like I'm the only lone ranger for You I will humbly get on my knees remembering that Your plan already surrounds me with like-minded co-workers. To even think that I am alone comes out of my arrogance.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Don't Worry and Keep Speaking
[S] Acts 18: 9-11 --
9And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; 10for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city." 11And he settled there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
[O] One of the most discouraging moments in life is to find yourself all alone when you look around to see who else on your "team" is with you. Paul definitely wasn't alone physically but he may have well felt alone without having found a co-laborer with like-mindedness to share the the burdens of the ministry and that's where Jesus encourages him by telling him about how He has placed many people to collaborate in the ministry with. A year and half spanned from verse 9 to 10 and Paul must have connected with the other people Jesus mentioned in order to move forward with the ministry there in Corinth. Every time I read verse 9, I am so encouraged by His word because He seems to be talking to me as I take part in His ministry and at times feels a bit lonely and yet He always connects me with other Christ followers to collaborate with and take another step forward into the enemy's territory. I am going through that moment right now in the midst of the whirlwind of past 1.5 years into initiating the new small group ministry feeling a bit lost but hearing His voice of verse 10 and finding myself working closely with the brothers in the ministry directorship and other zone leadership.
[A] Be encouraged that God of the universe indeed knows exactly where I am and will be with me (as He promised) and continue to carry out the tasks for this ministry as He had convicted me (as Paul did in verse 11).
[P] Dear Jesus, Your word spoken to Paul is the source of my strength and I praise You for that. Forgive me for losing focus and shifting to moments of doubt. I want to totally trust in You especially in my "doubtful" moments. I am so overwhelmed by Your invitation into Your grace as I go through path. Thank You, Lord, as I pray in Your name. Amen.
9And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; 10for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city." 11And he settled there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
[O] One of the most discouraging moments in life is to find yourself all alone when you look around to see who else on your "team" is with you. Paul definitely wasn't alone physically but he may have well felt alone without having found a co-laborer with like-mindedness to share the the burdens of the ministry and that's where Jesus encourages him by telling him about how He has placed many people to collaborate in the ministry with. A year and half spanned from verse 9 to 10 and Paul must have connected with the other people Jesus mentioned in order to move forward with the ministry there in Corinth. Every time I read verse 9, I am so encouraged by His word because He seems to be talking to me as I take part in His ministry and at times feels a bit lonely and yet He always connects me with other Christ followers to collaborate with and take another step forward into the enemy's territory. I am going through that moment right now in the midst of the whirlwind of past 1.5 years into initiating the new small group ministry feeling a bit lost but hearing His voice of verse 10 and finding myself working closely with the brothers in the ministry directorship and other zone leadership.
[A] Be encouraged that God of the universe indeed knows exactly where I am and will be with me (as He promised) and continue to carry out the tasks for this ministry as He had convicted me (as Paul did in verse 11).
[P] Dear Jesus, Your word spoken to Paul is the source of my strength and I praise You for that. Forgive me for losing focus and shifting to moments of doubt. I want to totally trust in You especially in my "doubtful" moments. I am so overwhelmed by Your invitation into Your grace as I go through path. Thank You, Lord, as I pray in Your name. Amen.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Rubbing Shoulders in Unity
[S] Zephaniah 3:9 --
9"For then I will give to the peoples purified lips,
That all of them may call on the name of the LORD,
To serve Him shoulder to shoulder.
[O] I journaled on this passage five years ago and today as I read it again, it moves my heart again because the picture of God consecrating His people for His works is simply beautiful and so full of hope. God will display His justice because that's who is is with respect to corruption and sin. But to the remnant of His people He will restore the purified lips, ability to call on His name, and to serve shoulder to shoulder with others in unity. In fact, the serving shoulder to shoulder puts an awesome picture of our church coming together rubbing shoulders with other members in order to carry out the ministry charged for our church. In the recently months God's been continuously sending new members seeking to be connected with God and it's just exciting to see these new people but wouldn't it too wonderful to see them settle in and begin to serve God shoulder to should with the rest of us?
[A] Five years ago, I journaled on this passage dreaming of one day serving God shoulder to shoulder with many brothers and sisters in the Lord. Today, God has placed us in this home church and is beginning to gather His people to literally rub shoulder to shoulder in His service. This does not mean things will just click all of a sudden because we still have to work out our differences and discipline ourselves to be aligned with His purposes in humility. But I am so thankful to God for granting the vision to come true thus far and I am so encouraged to move forward in this direction.
[P] Dear Father, it's been an exciting journey thus far and what a privilege to serve You shoulder to shoulder with others in Christ. Lately, though, I've been feeling physically tired and would like to ask for your protection and empowerment to carry on the small group ministry. I also lift up our pastor who is also being swamped with a super high load of responsibilities -- please send Your angels to surround his household and fight off any attacks from the enemy forces. In these challenges I continuously strive to serve in unity and humility in Christ. May Your name be lifted up high at all times. In Jesus' name. Amen.
9"For then I will give to the peoples purified lips,
That all of them may call on the name of the LORD,
To serve Him shoulder to shoulder.
[O] I journaled on this passage five years ago and today as I read it again, it moves my heart again because the picture of God consecrating His people for His works is simply beautiful and so full of hope. God will display His justice because that's who is is with respect to corruption and sin. But to the remnant of His people He will restore the purified lips, ability to call on His name, and to serve shoulder to shoulder with others in unity. In fact, the serving shoulder to shoulder puts an awesome picture of our church coming together rubbing shoulders with other members in order to carry out the ministry charged for our church. In the recently months God's been continuously sending new members seeking to be connected with God and it's just exciting to see these new people but wouldn't it too wonderful to see them settle in and begin to serve God shoulder to should with the rest of us?
[A] Five years ago, I journaled on this passage dreaming of one day serving God shoulder to shoulder with many brothers and sisters in the Lord. Today, God has placed us in this home church and is beginning to gather His people to literally rub shoulder to shoulder in His service. This does not mean things will just click all of a sudden because we still have to work out our differences and discipline ourselves to be aligned with His purposes in humility. But I am so thankful to God for granting the vision to come true thus far and I am so encouraged to move forward in this direction.
[P] Dear Father, it's been an exciting journey thus far and what a privilege to serve You shoulder to shoulder with others in Christ. Lately, though, I've been feeling physically tired and would like to ask for your protection and empowerment to carry on the small group ministry. I also lift up our pastor who is also being swamped with a super high load of responsibilities -- please send Your angels to surround his household and fight off any attacks from the enemy forces. In these challenges I continuously strive to serve in unity and humility in Christ. May Your name be lifted up high at all times. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Many People in the City
[S] Acts 18:9-10 --9And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent;
10for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city."
[O] I'm reminded of how God sends many of His people to collaborate in speaking the truth to the society we live in. At times even though it feels like I'm all alone, I need to trust that God had bestowed many of His people around to carry out His purposes. Spiritual enemy's always lurking around and through others around me to drag me down and to put fear in me. God told Paul not to be afraid any longer but go on speaking. God is speaking to me also to not be afraid of some of the situations I'm facing in ministry He placed me but go on speaking. There will be some attacks but none will be strong enough to harm me. God's placed many people around me to work together to strengthen up and encourage one another.
[A] Need to rise above some of the discouragements and challenges ahead with the small group ministry by trusting God's promise for my life and the ministry He placed me. He's going to send co-laborers to work together in this effort.
[P] Dear God, I'm surrendering before You to lay my meager efforts into Your hands such that I will be relying 100% on Your power and workings through my life than trying to achieve things on my own. Let me not seek my own crown. In Jesus' name. Amen.
10for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city."
[O] I'm reminded of how God sends many of His people to collaborate in speaking the truth to the society we live in. At times even though it feels like I'm all alone, I need to trust that God had bestowed many of His people around to carry out His purposes. Spiritual enemy's always lurking around and through others around me to drag me down and to put fear in me. God told Paul not to be afraid any longer but go on speaking. God is speaking to me also to not be afraid of some of the situations I'm facing in ministry He placed me but go on speaking. There will be some attacks but none will be strong enough to harm me. God's placed many people around me to work together to strengthen up and encourage one another.
[A] Need to rise above some of the discouragements and challenges ahead with the small group ministry by trusting God's promise for my life and the ministry He placed me. He's going to send co-laborers to work together in this effort.
[P] Dear God, I'm surrendering before You to lay my meager efforts into Your hands such that I will be relying 100% on Your power and workings through my life than trying to achieve things on my own. Let me not seek my own crown. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
To Server Him Shoulder to Shoulder
Zephaniah 3:9,12
"For then I will give to the peoples purified lips,
That all of them may call on the name of the LORD,
To serve Him shoulder to shoulder."
"But I will leave among you
A humble and lowly people,
And they will take refuge in the name of the LORD."
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When God calls His people out of His graciousness, He allows them to serve Him
shoulder to shoulder and they will call on His name through the purified
lips God granted them. It's all about God allowing us to be where we
don't deserve to be at. In fact, the book of Zephaniah introduces God's
anger toward His people and He was set to grind all of mankind back to dust.
But out of His graciousness He will raise the remnant to serve Him, and Him alone.
He will allow purified lips, hearts of unity to serve shoulder to shoulder,
humble-hearted people to take refuge in the name of the Lord.
God will leave the humble and lowly people as His remnant. I want to be
a part of that group; I must pursue humble and lowly heart at all times.
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