Today's project was in Jinjang, a familiar place where I used to go for Milo shake with a couple of friends when I was in my college days. It was an easy task but because of my lack of experience we (aSiang and I) spent the entire day just to put up a new screen and a new projector. There were hiccups along the way. I must admit that I missed out 'counting the cost' in the process, somehow things turn out fine because of God's mercy and grace.
In the beginning the Interior Designer and ourselves were discussing whether or not to cut a big whole on the plaster ceiling which may look ugly and of course the cost of repairing and polishing would have to be incurred. Thank God for wisdom, instead of cutting a 4inches by 4ft we came to a conclusion that we only have to puncture a total area of 2inches by 2 inches.
Halfway in the middle, after the puncturing part we needed to drill the beam to mount the bracket and guess what? I forgot to bring along the extension chord..(_ _''') Feeling a little discouraged I said a little prayer in my mind saying "God...... HELP" my eyes started searching, lo and behold I saw a 4 gang extension. I really hoped the length of the cable is enough, and when I tried connecting it to the power drill, JUST NICE! I thank Jesus and move on with the task.
Almost at the end of the day came another challenge.. projector bracket. This one's tricky as it was a different set compared to the usual. Took us some time to mount the adjustable part to the projector. After we got it done, fixed the projector to the bracket, switched on the power and ready to go.....no power! (_ _'''). I inspect the connections done by Asiang, colour code all correct. Then Asiang test for power for the entire line, no power. Finally we had to check for the extension joints because Asiang did some extensions to the existing power line which was not long enough to be extended to the projector. There was a loose connection. Problem rectified and we moved on to test the projector and the projection image...Work stopped before 6.
Conclusion of the day was that when it comes to any endeavor for God's Kingdom, there are many obstacles and barricades. These obstacles and barricades may seem as though we didn't really use our brain and wisdom but those with spiritual eyes can identify that the warfare is real in the heavenly realms. Nevertheless God has always been good, Jesus has always been our Defender and Holy Spirit our Counselor. Prayer is still the most powerful weapon!
To my Triune God be the Glory!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Glory to Jesus
Last Tuesday I had to work late to hurry a church building expansion project in Setapak and I told 2 brothers that I couldn't make it for cell group that night, so I just text them my prayer item that I'd like to bring my family that had just flown back from Guangzhou for just 10 days. When I got back I popped the question to my dad, "Dad, wanna visit church on Sunday? He just asked me what time until what time and I said 9 - 11/1130? He was quite reluctant at 1st coz he planned to go to my 4th aunt's place in section 2 of Wangsa Maju. But then my young stepmom said, "Since we are going to church better stay until the last session. I, of course am more than glad that they would but my dad was showing face already. I still give thanks to God for the opened door....
On Thursday bible study and prayer meeting again I present my request and petition to God and my intentions that this opportunity to sow the seed into the hearts of my 'new' family from Guangzhou would not be missed. Coz I remember this verse:-
Ephesians 6:18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
When I got back from work on Friday night, dad just uttered in an authoritative voice saying, " I won't go if there's no transport." lol...At the back of my head, transport has never been a matter at all in my vocabulary. Yet I still didn't wanna take things for granted and kept praying that Jesus would continue to open the way.
After Saturday's excursion to Gua Tempurung, me and a bunch of young working adults went out for steamboat dinner and before leaving I told them that my family would come to church. The idea was to let them know so they can pray with me too. A brother who is also my introduction to Christianity class teacher agreed to fetch me coz the other brother's car was already full with my dad, mom and grandma and little sis. So finally my family made it on Sunday morning! lol....Satan and 1/3 of the fallen angels defeated again!!!
This is another testimony that the most powerful weapon ever made known to mankind particularly Christians is PRAYER!! Nothing by human effort, no need to cheat or scheme or con our friends or relatives to church, but just by praying and all will fall in place. Of course this is not the end but only the beginning coz the seed is sowed. Hopefully and prayerfully someone else will continue to water the seed in China but ULTIMATELY GOD makes it grow. I've done my part, my brothers and sisters had done their part.
Luke 10
Jesus Sends Out the Seventytwo
1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
On Thursday bible study and prayer meeting again I present my request and petition to God and my intentions that this opportunity to sow the seed into the hearts of my 'new' family from Guangzhou would not be missed. Coz I remember this verse:-
Ephesians 6:18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
When I got back from work on Friday night, dad just uttered in an authoritative voice saying, " I won't go if there's no transport." lol...At the back of my head, transport has never been a matter at all in my vocabulary. Yet I still didn't wanna take things for granted and kept praying that Jesus would continue to open the way.
After Saturday's excursion to Gua Tempurung, me and a bunch of young working adults went out for steamboat dinner and before leaving I told them that my family would come to church. The idea was to let them know so they can pray with me too. A brother who is also my introduction to Christianity class teacher agreed to fetch me coz the other brother's car was already full with my dad, mom and grandma and little sis. So finally my family made it on Sunday morning! lol....Satan and 1/3 of the fallen angels defeated again!!!
This is another testimony that the most powerful weapon ever made known to mankind particularly Christians is PRAYER!! Nothing by human effort, no need to cheat or scheme or con our friends or relatives to church, but just by praying and all will fall in place. Of course this is not the end but only the beginning coz the seed is sowed. Hopefully and prayerfully someone else will continue to water the seed in China but ULTIMATELY GOD makes it grow. I've done my part, my brothers and sisters had done their part.
Luke 10
Jesus Sends Out the Seventytwo
1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Legions of angels encamping around us!
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God,
And I will declare what He has done for my soul.
17 I cried to Him with my mouth,
And He was extolled with my tongue.
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart,
The Lord will not hear.
19 But certainly God has heard me;
He has attended to the voice of my prayer.
20 Blessed be God,
Who has not turned away my prayer,
Nor His mercy from me!
This is another recent testimony of God's faithfulness. Last Sunday as I was on my way to meet my family for dinner I dropped my wallet in a cab I took from Leisure Mall. I only realised it went missing when I wanted to get myself a top up coupon in a nearby 7 11 at Taman Connaught. It wasn't so much of the cash inside my wallet but my I.D. and License which is very troublesome for me to make a police report, then to the IC office and getting a new license from JPJ...imagine the hassle. Well at 1st I thought God was trying to teach me a lesson or something, but then I just let this burden away from me and cast it to the Lord. I just didn't want this incident to affect my dinner with loved ones. Later that night I called a sister complaining to her of the 'mafan'ness of getting a new IC and I just hoped that the cab driver would call my boss coz I had a few of his name cards in my wallet or if he would really be kind enough to drop my wallet in my mail box.
So the next morning I just carried on with work and as my boss and I arrived at GEPC I went down to the sundry shop to grab a quick breakfast (bread and water). When I got back in the van, he was talking on the phone and I thought he was on the line with the client but it turn out to be the cab driver and he said he will drive over from 9th mile, Cheras. Immediately I lifted up my hands and sung Agnus Dei. LOL...The Psalm above was actually the passage for consideration that morning and the verse that illuminated to me was the last verse;
Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me!
Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
And I will declare what He has done for my soul.
17 I cried to Him with my mouth,
And He was extolled with my tongue.
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart,
The Lord will not hear.
19 But certainly God has heard me;
He has attended to the voice of my prayer.
20 Blessed be God,
Who has not turned away my prayer,
Nor His mercy from me!
This is another recent testimony of God's faithfulness. Last Sunday as I was on my way to meet my family for dinner I dropped my wallet in a cab I took from Leisure Mall. I only realised it went missing when I wanted to get myself a top up coupon in a nearby 7 11 at Taman Connaught. It wasn't so much of the cash inside my wallet but my I.D. and License which is very troublesome for me to make a police report, then to the IC office and getting a new license from JPJ...imagine the hassle. Well at 1st I thought God was trying to teach me a lesson or something, but then I just let this burden away from me and cast it to the Lord. I just didn't want this incident to affect my dinner with loved ones. Later that night I called a sister complaining to her of the 'mafan'ness of getting a new IC and I just hoped that the cab driver would call my boss coz I had a few of his name cards in my wallet or if he would really be kind enough to drop my wallet in my mail box.
So the next morning I just carried on with work and as my boss and I arrived at GEPC I went down to the sundry shop to grab a quick breakfast (bread and water). When I got back in the van, he was talking on the phone and I thought he was on the line with the client but it turn out to be the cab driver and he said he will drive over from 9th mile, Cheras. Immediately I lifted up my hands and sung Agnus Dei. LOL...The Psalm above was actually the passage for consideration that morning and the verse that illuminated to me was the last verse;
Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me!
Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Friday, September 25, 2009
230909
Seek 1st the Kingdom of God (Worship, Fellowship (study of the Word & sharing life), Evangelism, Service) and all these things (wear, eat, material blessings) shall be added unto you as well.Mrs. Phua my neighbour blessed me again with some food from her Cell Group. I returned her the plate and the Nescafe glass. Again,this testifies of His mercies and grace and providence. What a faithful Heavenly Father we have.
Somehow I sense something going on here.
She's a widow and her son is currently studying Aeronautical Engineering in Vancouver, Canada. It just came to my mind The Widow at Zarephath in 1 Kings 17.
So what is the Lord trying to say to me here?
Somehow I sense something going on here.
She's a widow and her son is currently studying Aeronautical Engineering in Vancouver, Canada. It just came to my mind The Widow at Zarephath in 1 Kings 17.
So what is the Lord trying to say to me here?
Monday, September 14, 2009
Faithful and True
A few years back as we (Jason, Ernest, Dillon and I) were busy serving the Lord, we didn't have time to stop for dinner. So when we stopped by at my place, my neighbour Mrs. Phua gave us nasi kunyit and some curry chicken. Though it seems little to us, we ate and had our fill and ready again to serve again. This reminds me of Elijah:
The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you." 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.
When I got back from hanging out with Weng Cheong, Jen Ruw and Loong and as I got down from the car I can smell an aroma like that of a fried chicken. My stomach made some noise but I just took a sigh. As I was browsing my phone on the called number list, I heard my neighbour calling for me. This time Mrs. Phua gave me a plate of 'tong yuen' and a cup of pure orange juice.
Jesus proved himself faithful again when He told me through Matthew 6:33.
The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you." 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.
When I got back from hanging out with Weng Cheong, Jen Ruw and Loong and as I got down from the car I can smell an aroma like that of a fried chicken. My stomach made some noise but I just took a sigh. As I was browsing my phone on the called number list, I heard my neighbour calling for me. This time Mrs. Phua gave me a plate of 'tong yuen' and a cup of pure orange juice.
Jesus proved himself faithful again when He told me through Matthew 6:33.
Monday, August 31, 2009
1st Testimony
I had an ulcer for a week or more since 15 or 16 of August and it didn't recover even though I skipped spicy and heaty foods and drank much water. I couldn't eat properly and more so enjoy the food. I remembered Pastor Prince's message on the Holy Communion and I took it as often as I could to remember the goodness of the Lord and the power in His Blood and His Body broken for me for healing of every physical sickness, even a small little ulcer! I just received it by faith and go on with my daily life and little did I realise it is healed! Oh how wonderful it is to be in the grace of God. Praise God for Jesus at Calvary, the Bread of Life, and the Blood of a new covenant.
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