When the news about the world economic crisis became more and more widely heard, many people became afraid and then did a lot of ‘outward preparations and various strategies to survive’ in facing this period. That is the response and instinct of living things to ‘adapt and survive’. This morning I suddenly understood something: 1….
Isaiah 6:6-13 (NIV) Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,…
A life without ambition, without expectations, without thinking about what other people say, being sincere, doing what is right and straight is a very happy life. Our lives become easy and light. Even whatever happens, we can still be grateful. We can enjoy our portion without wanting someone else’s. Many people live their lives chasing…
Never assume that it’s normal if the condition of our spirit dies out and the way we respond to the Word becomes less aggressive than usual. It’s a sign that the ‘world’ is trying to mold us to be passive in following the work of the Spirit and the Word! Especially during the pandemic, we are ‘molded’ to be…
Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Paul affirmed : God desires the same measurement of faith as He has built in the life of a leader or God’s servant that is also built in the life of…
Malachi 4:5-6 (NASB1995) “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land…
Job 32:18-20 (The Living Bible) For I am pent up and full of words, and the spirit within me urges me on. I am like a wine cask without a vent! My words are ready to burst out! I must speak to find relief, so let me give my answers. Oftentimes this mouth is used…
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The word “Prince of Peace” kept speaking and burning within me. Then the Holy Spirit brought me…