1 March 2014

And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. [Hebrews 11:11]

Sarah was honored as faithful not because she herself was faithful but because she considered God faithful to keep His promise.

Beloved, God will keep His promise! If He brings you to a situation, He will bring you through it! Faith is not saying I have faith or believing hard; it's resting in the fact that God will keep His promise. He will do what he say. Maybe not now, but nevermind, He will!

Song of the Day: God is Good All the Time

28 February 2014

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. [Hebrews 11:8]

This verse is a perfect example of trust in God's way and not our way. Reading on the story, we later see that God prospered Abraham even though he had no idea of God's plan.

We may not know in entirety God's full plan, but we can certainly trust the small steps He lead us in that will eventually bring us to completion in Christ Jesus.

God knows everything: pin your hopes on Him!

Song of the Day: I'm Forever Yours http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U258wqg-2HQ

27 February 2014

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. [Hebrews 9:27-28]

Christ was sacrificed to take away your sins and mine, past, present and future. Nothing we can do can atone for our sins but with everything Jesus did, even forgoing heaven to enter a helpless earth, taking likeness of sinful man, He did to remove our sins.

Your sins are forgiven! Jesus gives you the gift of no condemnation. Now, go and sin no more! (John 8:11)

Song of the Day: Your Saving Grace http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e20sfaNO0Vc

26 February 2014

"...Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:12]

My friend, the Bible declares that only Jesus saves. All religion (including Christianity) cannot save us, but only a relationship with God through the Savior can.

Through this relationship, we are spared from hell and can go to heaven. Through this relationship, we have the power to overcome sin. Through this relationship, we are healed of spiritual, physical and emotional afflictions. Through this relationship, we reign in life.

That's what it means to be saved by Jesus.

Song of the Day: Savior King http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7BQzic-zLs

25 February 2014

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. [1 Corinthians 3:11]

The Bible then talks about how this work will stand when under judgement. Any ministry built on Christ will stand the flames while any ministry which doesn't burns up.

Let your actions today be based on the sure work of Jesus Christ rather than the fallible efforts of man. Built your success not based on your goodness or ability but on Jesus' ability!

Song of the Day: The Solid Rock http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rkMapZB8qMk

23 February 2014

I (Paul) planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. [1 Corinthians 3:6-7]

If you see that your efforts at reaching out to your loved ones don't seem to be changing their minds, fret not. God is responsible for his spiritual growth. Our job is not to convert, our job is to share the gospel.

Let go and let God do the work. We're mere servants. In fact, we don't share the gospel per se, but God shares it through us. In fact, I believe that Singapore Revival 2014 'Jesus Exalted' will be accomplished not by us trying to evangelize but by the overwhelming power of God upon us, that we literally see God moving through us and impacting the lives around us. And you know what? We didn't need to strive. God did all the work and will continue the work! Our job? To exalt the name of Jesus.

Song of the Day: God is Moving

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B2jS5YN7i3I

24 February 2014

If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. [1 Corinthians 3:17]

The temple of God here in this context refers to the church or God's people, believers, and it comforts me greatly. What this means is that anyone who tries to harm the church or the unity of the believers, God will deal with that person. Wow, what an awesome God to protect His church!

I rest in God and keep doing what God has called me to do: to lift high the name of Jesus. Anyone who tries to harm my cell groups or my church is going to have to answer to God directly. Me? I just rest in the Lord!

How 'bout you? Let God protect your church 'cos He is a great God!

Song of the Day: Awesome God http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IJr6cKEdWos

It’s About God’s Love for You, Not Your Love for God!

Joel Kindiak Expositions (4)

Date: 23 February 2014

Topic: It’s About God’s Love for You, Not Your Love for God!

About a week ago, the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, primarily focused on romantic love. In other seasons, churches all over the world expound on the cruciality of loving God, that it is the most important commandment ever. Yet, do we see true love prosper? Or how about in the church, where we preach the need to love God: do we see increased love for God? I beg to differ. On the contrary, it is the realization of the love of God that produces love for God.

Jesus summed up the law with these two commandments: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength [Mark 12:30] and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself [Mark 12:31] Wait a minute; doesn’t God know that man is unable to love Him with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his mind, and with all his strength? Why then did God give this commandment? It’s precisely because God wants man to reach the end of himself, so that God can, in essence, say, “See, I knew you couldn’t do it. Now watch me: I’m going to love you with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my mind, and with all my strength” and give Himself up at the cross, arms stretched wide open. Jesus, at the cross, cried out for the first time ever, “My God”, (Matthew 27:46) signifying how he took our place and became sin. He became sin despite having committed no sin. Likewise at the cross, we became righteous despite having committed no righteousness. (2 Corinthians 5:21) And in that divine exchange, Jesus cried “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me”, so that you and I can cry, “Father, Father, (Romans 8:15) why have you so blessed me!”

There is 2 types of Christians typified by 2 disciples on the night Jesus was betrayed: Peter and John. What did they do? Peter declared, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away,” [Matthew 26:33] essentially boasting of his love for the Lord. John, on the other hand, had leaned back against him (Jesus) during the supper, [John 21:20] essentially boasting of the Lord’s love for Him. The outcome? The one who boasted of his love for the Lord denied knowing Him 3 times, (Matthew 26:69–75) while the one who boasted of the Lord’s love for him was ministering unto the Lord in his final moments. (John 19:26–27) Trying to source out the love of God produces limited results, but we love because He first loved us. [1 John 4:19] Let’s stop focusing on our love for God but instead pin our hopes on God’s love for us. Our love for God is an overflow of God’s love for us.

You will never know how much God loves you until you know how much God loves Jesus, because He gave Jesus up for you. For God so loved you that He gave His One and only Son, that you shall not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) How then, do we gain greater insight into God’s love? While he who is forgiven little, loves little, [Luke 7:47] conversely, those who are forgiven much, love much. Now we’re all forgiven much, and as far as the east is from the west, so far does God remove our transgressions from us. [Psalm 103:12] The difference therefore is our revelation of how much God has forgiven us. On what basis can we be forgiven? On the basis that Jesus was condemned, that we might be accepted. The more you realise that you are forgiven, that God knows your good, bad and ugly, yet still loves you enough to die for you, the more you realise God’s love for you.

My friend, the love God has for you is constantly infinite. Yet, such boundless love that compelled God to send His Son, His one and only Son, the Son whom He loves will take us all eternity and beyond to fathom. It is not about your limited love for God, but it is about God’s abundant love for you!

If you would like to be saved, you may pray this simple prayer:

Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. Thank You for loving me and dying for me on the cross. Your precious blood washes me clean of every sin. You are my Lord and my Savior, now and forever. I believe that You rose from the dead and that You are alive today. Because of Your finished work, I am now a beloved child of God and heaven is my home. Thank You for giving me eternal life, and filling my heart with Your peace and joy. Amen.

22 February 2014

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. [1 Corinthians 1:30]

How does Paul define wisdom? Righteousness, holiness and redemption. Our wisdom is this: that Christ is our righteousness, Christ is our holiness (or Christ is what sets us apart from the world) and Christ is our redemption.

That is how we become wiser: by meditating on Jesus being our righteousness (right standing before God), holiness (set apart unto God) and redemption (bought from defeat to victory). See Jesus, my friend!

Song of the Day: I Call You Jesus http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DeBqcchiodI

21 February 2014

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. [Romans 4:25]

The word 'for' in Greek is 'on account of'. In other words, Jesus died on account of our sins and resurrected on account of our justification.

Today, you can be fully assured that you are righteous in God's eyes, because in order for Jesus to be raised from the dead, you must be righteous. And Jesus rose, which is heaven's divine receipt that your sins are punished and that you are righteous! The best part? You didn't earn this righteousness! That's God's unmerited favour upon you!

Song of the Day: Jesus My Splendour http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m3a1-zYOfCE

20 February 2014

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. [1 Corinthians 1:27-29]

Isn't it amazing how God humbles the exalted and exalts the humbled? He always calls the last, first. The least, greatest. The lost, found.

Don't be afraid if you feel like you're one of the lost, last and least. In fact, rejoice, because you, in your weakness, have become an instrument of God's super-abundant grace! Now, when you say, 'I can't', God says, 'I can! And I will!'

And watch the events in your life supernaturally turn around for your good.

Song of the Day: Turn It Around http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cN1ReRCGJ4E

19 February 2014

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. [1 Corinthians 1:21]

What I preach, the Bible describes it as foolish. Yet, God was pleased through such foolishness that the Gospel may be proclaimed, not because I preach but because God preaches through me.

It's all about Jesus! If I wanna let Jesus take all the glory, I gotta let Him do all the work. I am a fool, yes, but God is not. And when God preaches, lives are transformed, one way or another. Trust in the Lord, always!

Song of the Day: It's All About Jesus http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bgjXBbEVfI0

18 February 2014

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. [1 Corinthians 1:17]

The context of the verse is that a church is divided over various leaderships, which Paul argues that shouldn't be the case!

What then unifies Christians? The gospel. When we get together, we shouldn't be arguing over our disbeliefs but converse on the one thing we can agree on: the gospel of Christ.

Jesus is our source of unity. If you want unity in your cell group, youth group, church and so on, let's agree on Jesus, regardless of our other theological views.

Song of the Day: Jesus at the Center http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=87N0Lk0qeNs

17 February 2014

He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. [1 Corinthians 1:8-9]

Don't you feel honored? God has called you into the fellowship of your Savior. Why? Because He loves you.

God wants to have relationship with man, but man must first be righteous. How does God ensure this? By sending Jesus to die for our sins.

Now. Now. NOW we can have fellowship with the Lord, because God righteously made us righteous! Don't you love Him, because He first loved you?

Song of the Day: Yours Forever http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RxE2gSzRDng

16 February 2014

For in him (Jesus) you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— [1 Corinthians 1:5]

Jesus wants to enrich us in our speech and knowledge. We find our gain, our blessing and increase in Jesus.

Jesus also wants to bless, heal, provide and restore us exceedingly, abundantly above all that we can ever ask or think. He is able! Jesus is able!

Song of the Day: God is Able http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSknArjnWM

15 February 2014

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. [Galatians 5:1]

My friend, Jesus has set you free from the curse of sin, disease, destruction, not so that you can go back sinning! Why go back to the curse. Sin does nothing but provide temporal joy that leads to a defeated life, whereas Christ does everything to provide long-lasting joy that leads to a victorious life!

Change your mind. Sin is evil. Christ is not. This morning, let Jesus take you on a journey of repentance (constant renewal of your mind) onto a life of victory!

Song of the Day: I Am Free http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yu4HtwbDDJM

14 February 2014

His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem. [Song of Solomon 5:16]

Jesus's mouth is sweetness itself. He speaks of sweet things to you! He is altogether lovely; every facet of His being is described as lovely.

My friends, Jesus loves me and in response, I love Him back. In essence, He is my beloved. And He is my friend.

What say you? Do you want this Jesus? The Bible says believe and confess Jesus as your Savior (Romans 10:9), not as a judge or a ruler but as a Savior, to save you from your sinful nature.

With that, a blessed Valentine's Day to you, where God Almighty is your valentine ;)

Song of the Day: Jesus You're the Sweetest Name of All http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoVQsGah3tg

13 February 2014

But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now. [Galatians 4:29]

Believers always undergo persecution by pre-believers, and believers who radically proclaim the name of Jesus, the gospel of grace are always attacked by believers who do not, by believers who try to balance grace and law.

Stand firm in the Lord and continue proclaiming the uncompromising gospel of grace, that only by grace through faith in Christ can anyone be saved! That is the good news, that it's not about us but it's all about Jesus!

Song of the Day: Running After You http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GfG6qMCTdVs

11 February 2014

"...All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands.” [1 Samuel 17:47]

Today, your battle is the Lord's. In Hebrew, your battle is Yahweh's. The covenant-keeping God, the God of justice and righteousness is on your side! Fear not the day, for the righteous God has righteously made you righteous and entitled you an heir to the world, not based on your obedience or the lack of it, but based on Jesus' obedience! Now, reign in life! (Romans 5:17)

Song of the Day: Victor's Crown http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_fdutPO-k

12 February 2014

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. [Matthew 11:28-30]

My friend, this Jesus who is restful yet so effective lives in you. Look to Him and be yoked to Him. Ask Him to lead and guide you each day. Flow with Him and you will find an inner rest and peace that enables you to be effective and fruitful wherever you are!

Song of the Day: Restful Increase http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=weqH34wHtls

10 February 2014

And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. [Mark 10:16]

Jesus didn't do this with the adults. He blessed the children only. It was a picture of how God blesses His people: as children. In other words, let's come to God not as a scholar or a businessman or a teacher but as a child.

I want to take the place of a small child in the arms of a great God. I'll let Daddy God take care of my problems. Right now, I just wanna feel His warm embrace. I'll let God gao-dim my problematic life issues.

This morning, come to the Father, though your gift is small.

Song of the Day: So You Would Come http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5nh1_LSHOdw

9 February 2014

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” [Matthew 17:6-7]

Aren't you glad that most of the times when God speaks to man, His first command is 'Don't be afraid'. After Jesus rose from the dead when He met His disciples, He said, 'Peace'. (Luke 24:36)

God is so passionate in ensuring that we are not afraid of Him. We should reverently fear the Lord, acknowledging that He is Almighty God but God really doesn't want us to be afraid of Him. Come to Him because He is your Abba, even though He is Almighty God. He loves you!

You are the child whom the Father loves, in whom He is well pleased!

Song of the Day: Sing for Joy http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xBgcrfbrarA

8 February 2014

This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they’ve done to our relationship with God. [1 John 4:10]

Because of Jesus, we now have right standing with God and our relationship with God is fully restored! Nothing can separate you from the love of God! Nothing! But it had cost Jesus everything. He gave up heaven in all it's glory to die for us peasants. What love. What joy. What a sacrifice, to buy us back to the kingdom of God.

Song of the Day: This is Love http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dHdRqYTjtMQ

7 February 2014

God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. [2 Corinthians 5:21]

Jesus became your sin so that you may become the righteousness of God. What is righteousness? The Amplified Translation defines 'righteousness' as 'what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness'.

Jesus who knew no sin, became sin and God had to reject Him and deem Him as sin worthy of death. On our side, we who knew no righteousness, became righteousness and God can approve and accept us in right relationship with Himself! Praise the Lord for the finished work!

Song of the Day: Jesus Messiah http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NkcCkWh9Xmo

6 February 2014

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. [Psalm 118:24]

If we look at the context, we see that David described a day of war and near defeat as a day that The Lord has made. He saw not with his eyes but with the eyes of God, that despite enemies, he can rejoice.

Today is a new day of a new season for many of my friends, and it may be daunting to start with a clean slate, to make new friends and forge stronger friendships, but I wanna challenge you, as well as the rest of us schoolers and workers, to rejoice, for this is the day that your God has made!

If you would like to view my latest exposition, 'Exalting Jesus', you may do so via the link below:

http://joelkindiak.blogspot.sg/2014/02/exalting-jesus.html?m=1

Song of the Day: Today is the Day http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B300gQkgDS0

5 February 2014

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." [Jeremiah 29:11]

I believe many of my friends have received their posting to their school. Whatever the case, God gives you this choice because He has plans for you to prosper in His decision for you. Your prosperity is found in God's plans, not yours. And God will work an amazing work, whichever institute you are entering.

For the rest of us who already are schooling or working, I believe that you are not in your school by chance. God wants to use us to advance His kingdom even in our schools and in our workplaces. We want to see Jesus lifted high, and God wants you part of His grand scheme of salvation. So thank God for where you are in, for you are about to see amazing things to happen in your vocation.

If you would like to view my latest exposition, 'Exalting Jesus', you may do so via the link below:

http://joelkindiak.blogspot.sg/2014/02/exalting-jesus.html?m=1

Song of the Day: Lord I Offer My Life To You http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FTLGBfv4xaM

4 February 2014

Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” [John 20:29]

I most certainly do not know Jesus' physical appearance, but I have felt His presence and embraced His revelations before and can certainly say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Jesus is real. He is alive even today and wants to bless you, restore you and empower you not to go back to sin but to do His work of redemption of the nations.

Song of the Day: For Who You Are http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IU7D369avGI

Exalting Jesus

Joel Kindiak Exposition (3)

Date: 3 February 2014
Topic: Exalting Jesus

If you would like to view my previous 2 expositions, you may do so in the following links:

Joel Kindiak Exposition (1): Frozen and Christianity
joelkindiak.blogspot.sg/2014/01/frozen-and-christianity.html

Joel Kindiak Exposition (2): The Secret to Effortlessly Excellent Grades
joelkindiak.blogspot.sg/2014/01/the-secret-to-effortless-excellent.html

In her album titled, ‘Revealing Jesus’1, critically–acclaimed Darlene Zschech was resolute to compose “songs filled with the name of Jesus and to keep declaring the finished work of Christ”2. Renowned worship leader Israel Houghton, who penned the global Christian anthem, ‘Jesus at the Center’ reflects, “it’s not Jesus, then everything [but rather] it’s Jesus in everything”3. What do they have in common? In all that they expertise in, they want to exalt Jesus.

It is quite intriguing to note that the Bible never mentioned that at the name of God, every knee shall bow, but rather at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10–11) Indeed, by lifting high the name of Jesus, by proclaiming upon His finished work, we have victory over the enemy. We overcome with the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11), and that testimony is the secured victory that Christ has ransomed us into. (1 John 5:10)

I do not doubt that many of us would baulk at the Old Testament, that it’s mere Bible history with little to no practical use in our daily lives. I mean, what has killing animals got to do with us in 2014? With regards to the awe–inspiring miracles like the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and raining of manna from heaven (Exodus 16), do we get to see such incredible phenomena today? It seems as though the Old Testament is just a dry book with little to no obvious treasure. Here’s the catch: they’re all hidden pictures of Jesus! All the treasure one hopes to uncover is hidden in the Word, and the revelations that come forth all redirect you toward the beloved Son of God. (John 1:1)

“Well, Joel, I don’t believe you! How can the Old Testament be pointing toward Jesus?”

I’m glad you asked. I will point you to just one example and we’ll see what else God reveals to us during our own Bible Studies. Let us look at one of my favorites: the bronze serpent. In Jesus’ chat with Nicodemus, “a master of Israel”, (John 3:10 KJV) where Jesus speaks the most famous quote in all of scripture, John 3:16, He likens Himself to the serpent Moses lifted up in the wilderness. (John 3:14) By cross–referring to the quoted incident, we teleport ourselves to Numbers 21. Over there, the Israelites, even after more than three decades of wilderness–wandering, complained yet again that God led them out of Egypt in order to kill them. (Numbers 21:5) Here, God permitted fiery serpents to bite the people, “so that many people of Israel died”. (Numbers 21:6) Upon repentance, God’s solution for His people is to make “a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live”. (Numbers 21:9) Moses then made the bronze serpent4, and whoever looked at the pole lived.

We will completely dig out all of the truths that we can find in a future exposition, but for now, here’s the clearest parallel: while the Israelites fall seriously sick and ill due to venomous snakes biting them, a result of sinning against God time and again, the world continues to decay due to Adam’s sin in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3) God’s supply of the bronze serpent to save the lives of the Israelites typified how He sent Jesus to the world, and just as how the Israelites lived when they looked toward the bronze serpent, so whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) The bronze serpent is a symbol of Jesus Christ!

That was just one of many examples of how Jesus is magnified in the Scriptures, and how Jesus is to be exalted. In many cases, the name of Jesus is exalted by the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. (1 Corinthians 1:21) Look at Peter, the disciple who denied Jesus three times, with cursing and swearing! (Matthew 26:74) This same Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, who was drunk with the Holy Spirit, rebutted the crowds’ accusation of them being drunk by preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The result? On that day, 3000 people were saved! (Acts 2:41) In a more recent context, we see the fiery boldness that Billy Graham5 delivered in each sermon. At each of his more than 400 crusades, thousands of people convicted by the Holy Spirit surrender their lives to our Lord. Why? It is due to the preaching of Christ and lifting Him up in every message. When we sing His praises and magnify Him (Psalm 34:3), the Holy Spirit graces us with His sweet anointing presence, the presence that convicts, comforts, heals and restores us broken people.

While the foolishness of preaching is one way of inviting the Holy Spirit, it is by no means the only way. I am convicted that every new day is a fresh day to lift Jesus higher, primarily by surrendering all that we are to Him. Let’s face the fact that not a single one of us is able to sustain his life on his own. Let’s face the harsh reality that we cannot do it. And it is in this vulnerability, in this weakness, when we are strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10) Let go, not because God will turn His countenance against you if you don’t, but because God wants to carry your burden while you take His light yoke. (Matthew 11:30) That’s how to make Jesus the center of it all: by confessing, “I cannot, but You can!” And I am convicted that when Christ is central, He will make all things, good, bad and ugly, to abound for your good. (Romans 8:28) You cannot get your act together, but fret not; God can! And He will! He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that you ask or think, according to the power at work within you! (Ephesians 3:20) Jesus lives in you and He loves you too much to leave you that way!

I’ll wrap up this exposition with a more modern, astronomical beauty that speaks for itself. The photograph above was taken from center of the Whirlpool Galaxy6, estimated between 15 and 35 million light years away from the earth. That is the picture of the center of that galaxy, and at the center of it all, we see Jesus, yet again. 

At this time and age, the name of Jesus needs to be lifted higher than ever before, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:21) This 2014 will be the greatest year yet, for God is bringing forth a nation–wide revival. All across Singapore, we are going to lift high the name of Jesus. We are going to exalt the name above every name. Jesus will return to His rightful place: at the center of it all! Let’s remember: it’s not Jesus, then everything, but rather, it’s Jesus in everything! It’s time to exalt Jesus, my friends!

Copyright Acknowledgements:
1. Revealing Jesus Album Art © http://tinyurl.com/RevealingJesusAlbumArt
2. ‘Revealing Jesus’ © http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDY_4bahXi0
3. ‘Big Church Day Out’ © http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqKBEX3kpZE
4. Bronze Serpent Picture © http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Brazen_Serpent_Sculpture.jpg
5. ‘Billy Graham’ © http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham
6. ‘Whirlpool Galaxy’ © http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/M51_whirlpool_galaxy_black_hole.jpg 

3 February 2014

And He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” [Genesis 22:12]

This is not just a story of sacrifice: it's a story of God's sacrifice. Abraham and Isaac climbing Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:2) is a picture of Christ climbing Mount Calvary (Luke 23:33), which is in the same mountain range as Mount Moriah. Isaac carrying the wood (Genesis 22:6) pictured Jesus carrying the cross (John 19:17)

God told Abraham, 'Now I know that you fear God (me), since you have not withheld your son, your only son, (Isaac) from Me.' By the same token, we can cry out to God, 'Now I know that you love me, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, Jesus, from Me!'

Song of the Day: Love's Sacrifice http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J4SFvuxB16Q

2 February 2014

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? [Romans 8:31]

My God is for you. He is on your side. What situation can stand against Almighty God? Nothing, absolutely nothing!

Song of the Day: Our God http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NJpt1hSYf2o