JESUS IS THE ANSWER

Dear Readers,

Do you know what is the smallest part of the human body that can " KILL A MAN TEN FEET TALL.?' ( Scroll to the bottom for the asnwer. )
I am prompted to write on this topic because the " Devil," has been using this tatic to provoke the " innocents", to commit sin.
We as children of light must be wary of the evil " darts and arrows."
Let us put on the whole armour of God so as to withstands against the principalities and darkness of this world.
The evil ones spread rumour, deceits, and insinuations to throw us off guards, worse they provoke the " innocents " to do that which is wrong ( against God ) and to commit sin.
We certainly must be wary of such trickery and deceitfulness.
They( the evil ones ) not only create confusions, but also strifes and causing chaos and tumult to the people.
The worse is many non believers ( non Christians ; including some weak or nominal Christians ) to fall away, and be trapped in the web of sins.
However, we as Christians must not allowed them to carry out such " evil doings," as it will definite be leads to an unhealthy community and is detrimental to the welfare of the societies.
IN HEB. 10:24,25 ;- WE ARE BEING ENCOURAGED TO PROVOKE ONE ANOTHER TO LOVE AND TO GOOD WORKS. NOT FORSAKING THE ASSEMBLING OF OURSELVES TOGETHER, AS THE MANNER OF SOME IS, BUT EXALTING ONE ANOTHER, AND SO MUCH THE MORE AS WE SEE THE DAYS APPROACHING.'
WE CERTAINLY DO NOT CONDONE SUCH BLANTANT ATTITUDE OF THE UNGODLY, TO PROVOKE OTHERS TO DO EVIL WORKS OR THAT WHICH IS HARMFUL TO THE PEOPLE.

MAY YOUR 'EYES AND EARS" BE RECEPTIVE TO DISCERN THAT WHICH IS RIGHT IN THE " EYES OF GOD." AMEN.

* THE TONGUE.

Dear Fellow Readers,

Last Sunday, the commissioner of the Salvation Army, spoken on these passage. The gist of this passage is very enlightening and meaning, if we learnt to show our concern for others.
The disciples were asked by Jesus to give them something to eat, as the day was well spent, and He noticed that the people must be hungry after listening to His teachings.
However, the disciples were quick to response, and said to Jesus, let just sent them away to go and get their own food.
Firstly, as they do not have enough resources or money to buy food for so many people.
Secondly, they were far away from town ( in the mountain ), and the best thing to them, is to just sent them away, to get their own food.
Thirdly, they have just two loaves and five fish, and it isn't sufficient to feed the five thousands.
Nevertheless, Jesus beckoned them to sit down, and He began to distribute the loaves and fish to the disciples, who then, passed it on to the people, until all were fed. The remains was twelve baskets full.
It is indeed an awesome miracle that Jesus had performed in front of them.
Jesus is not just concerned about our spiritual poverty, but he is also concerned for our physical needs. ( GIVE THEM TO EAT ).
Many people does not understand our God enough to trust Him for our physical needs. We are often short sighted or " Blind ", that is, why God always said may our " Eyes" and " Ears", be opened.
FOR HE IS THE LIVING BREAD THAT COMES DOWN FROM HEAVEN, AND THERE IS NONE BESIDE HIM.
Yes, many times, we show our lack of "FAITH," in trusting Him for our needs.
Just like these people, we always or only believe, when we can " SEE. "
But, the Lord said, " BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO BELIEVED, EVENTHOUGH THEY CANNOT SEE."
LET US THEREFORE, EXAMINED OURSELVES, AND LOOK TO HIM WHO IS OUR HOPE, OUR " BREAD OF LIFE.'
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EYES AND EARS, MAY YOU BEGIN TO ' SEE AND HEAR.' AMEN.

DEAR READERS,

DO NOT MARVEL, MY BRETHERN, IF THE WORLD HATES YOU.
WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE, BECAUSE WE LOVE THE BRETHREN. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE HIS BROTHER ABIDES IN DEATH.
" WHOEVER HATES HIS BROTHER IS A MURDERER, AND YOU KNOW THAT NO MURDERER HAS ETERNAL LIFE ABIDING IN HIM.'
BY THIS WE KNOW LOVE, BECAUSE HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US.
AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR THE BRETHREN.
BUT WHOEVER HAS THIS WORLD'S GOODS AND SEES HIS BROTHER IN NEED, AND SHUTS UP HIS HEART FROM HIM, HOW DOEA THE LOVE OF GOD ABIDE IN HIM?
MY LITTLE CHILDREN, LET US NOT LOVE IN WORD OR IN TONGUE, BUT IN DEED AND TRUTH. 1 JOHN 13-18.

BELOVED, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER, FOR LOVE IS OF GOD; AND EVERYONE THAT LOVES IS BORN OF GOD AND KNOWS GOD.
HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE DOES NOT KNOW GOD, FOR GOD IS LOVE. 1 JOHN 4: 7,8

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, MARVELOUS AND GLORIOUS MESSAGE ABOUT LOVE.
NOTHING CAN EVER COMPARE TO THE LOVE THAT GOD HAS DEMONSTRATED TO US, THROUGH HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO DIED ON THE CROSS FOR US. AMEN.

DEAR FELLOW READERS, LET THESE WORDS DWELL IN YOU RICHLY THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE THE TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OMNIPOTENT GOD.

THERE IS NOTHING I CAN ADD NOR SUBTRACT, AS THESE WORDS OF GOD FITLY DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP WE NEED TO CHERISH BETWEEN GOD AND OUR FELLOW MEN.

YES, MAY THOSE WHO HAVE EYES AND EARS , SEE AND HEARS WHAT GOD HAS INTENDED FOR HIM/HER. AMEN.

Dear Readers,

I'm prompted to write on this matter in particular, as the people were becoming more indifference to sexuality. The latest being the promotion of pole dancing as a national event, and lately belly dancing.
Eventhough, there seems to be nothing wrong " prima facie", we shouldn't condone such activities to be held in the eyes of the public.
We are no saints, and we certainly do not wish to expose ourselves to such temptation of the " Eyes".
Previously,such events were held in HDB estates, and many people; parents bring their children, were unaware of possible " ill effect ", or bad influence on themselves and their children.
More permissiveness may leads to the errosion of the " mind."
" Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleaness, passion, evil desire, and coveteousness which is idolatry. Because of all these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
But now you yourselves are to put off these; anger, wrath, malice , blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds. ( Clo. 3: 5-9 )

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering: bearing with one another, if anyone has a complaint against another: even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
But above all these things, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.vs. 12-14

I'm no saint, but let us as elect of God, put of the " Old man", and be renewed in our hearts, mind and soul, that we may present ourselves HOLY and acceptable to God which is our reasonable service. Amen.

LET US SHOW BY OUR LOVE THAT WE ARE DIFFERENT, FOR BY THIS MAY THEY KNOW THAT WE ARE HIS DISCIPLE.

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, AND OPEN UP YOUR EYES TO SEE AND EARS TO HEAR. AMEN.

“TALKING TO GOD” – IS IT TRUE?????

The recent tragic and bizarre case of two boys that jumped to their death which was brought up after one year later is really an eye opener to us with regards to the kind of media information which the SPH can choose to disseminate to the public.
Such a tragedy could well be avoided if less religious tolerance with regards to the way some of this so call “ Religious “ teachings or customs are permitted or allowed to be in practice.
I was appalled that there were two Christian couples that were punished with fine and imprisonment for the distribution of certain tracts that was purported to have some undesirable effect on another faith or religious group.
Unfortunately, the same principle or action was not applied to this religious group/s which the Government has certainly had apparently seems to afford more tolerance.
I am not trying to compare the degree of tolerance accorded to the various religious groups, but certainly we do not want to pass such a message to the public.
However, such kind of tolerance shown to these religious groups, is indeed going to have an undesirable effect on the community or society.
Moreover, there had been many such cases which are related to such “ Mediums” practices, and had caused a couple of innocent lives to be lost as well.
Hence, more stringent actions must be taken against such unhealthy religious practices, so as to prevent another of these bizarre incidents from happenings.
Religious tolerance is important; however, such practices must not be allowed to continue to the detrimental of our society. We certainly do not want any more of such things to happen again, before we “WAKE UP.” More severe punishment must be meted out as a warning against such practices, so as to act as a strong deterrent.
Fellow reader, may I ask each of you to seriously ponder, and make a RIGHT choice with regards to your belief?
Many of you certainly do not understand “ WHOM YOU ARE BELIEVING?’ if I may allowed to assume.
WHY??? Let me elucidate to you, and correct me if I’m wrong, or choose not to believe without being judgmental.
All religions teaches us to be “ GOOD”, and may I assume that we all certainly agree to that.
Then, ask yourselves, if my religion teaches me to be “ Good”, am I doing the right or “ good” things? If not, then, I mustn’t do that.
Let us take the above mentioned tragedy of the two boys who committed suicide as an example.
In their so called, religious belief; these boys were captivated or so called “ possessed” by the evil ones, who causes them to think in such a manner that they claimed to be able to commune with their God, through such “ Medium “ practices.
It is preposterous, to assume that they are even capable to subdue the demons, and in order to do so, they must first sacrifice themselves by dying to be resurrected again to defeat the demons.
However, this is exactly what is happening to them, which causes them to be possessed
By the “ Devil”, without realizing the consequences.
We are now in the “Twenty First” centuries, and yet, there are such incidents or happenings in this world.
Please therefore, may I ask that if we are indeed more educated, then, why allowed such practices to continue, or to have such religion/s?

CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHOM YOU WOULD BELIEVE.

JESUS SAID TO HER, ‘ I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. HE WHO BELIEVES IN ME, THOUGH HE MAY DIES, HE SHALL LIVE.
AND WHOEVER LIVES AND BELIEVES IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?” JOHN 11:25,26

PURE AND UNDEFILED RELIGION BEFORE GOD AND THE FATHER IS THIS: TO VISIT ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR TROUBLE, AND TO KEEP ONESELF UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD. JAMES 1:27

SEEK THE TRUTH AND YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH.

MAY GOD HELP ALL OF YOU , WHO HAVE YET TO DISCOVER THE TRUTH ,TO FIND THE TRUTH

@Previously, I had tried to write some comments about a month ago with regards to integrity, however; somehow the message was lost before I could save it. How may I prevent such things from happenings.

Dear Readers,

It's irony...what are we fighting for....FREEDOM!!!!
Now, let me ask you FREEDOM; FREEDOM from WHAT????
Don't ever mix religion with politics....and yet so many politickings...
in government, in work, in school , you can say ;well everywhere.
Freedom to do what we think is right , freedom only for our right....
freedom to be under the captive of the " evil ones ", ( WHAT!!!! - DO YOU REALLY THINK OR CALL THAT FREEDOM?? -THINK!, MY FRIEND, THINK!),who is always the cause of confusion and conflicts, disillusions and all the likes.
What do you understand to be your " Religion?"
In general, we know all know, religions teaches us to be " Good."
Now, what do you understand by " GOOD?." There is NONE that is Good, saves GOD, HIMSELF.
If you said that you have no sin, then you make God a liar.
For in Roms 3:23 ...God said all of us are sinners. " For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." And again in
Roms 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
If we claimed our religion is true, then why do you have conflicts with your brothers and sisters in this world?
True religion is undefiled, it is pure , peaceable, and caring for the poor, the weak , the lame , the blind.
If your religion is great, proof it by your good works.
As long as you do harm to anyone, you are already guilty.
We must be above board, do not succumb to the wickedness of this world,
do that which is right, without partiality.
For not many who claimed that they have done nothing wrong, can enter into the kingdom of God.
Neither, many who claimed to know Jesus, and said, " Lord, Lord , is fit for the kingdom of God. Who are you? I do not know you. If you know me you would not have shown partiality and mistreat the fatherless, the widow, the sick, the lame and the weak. For you serve me only with your lips, but your " Hearts " is far away from me.
If, you said you love me, then show your love to all the " Little " ones,
the fatherless, the widows, the weak, the lame , the blind etc.
As long as you did it to these, you DID IT FOR ME.
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. AMEN.
May the Lord indeed OPEN our EYES and EARS, and our HEARTS to the understanding of HIS WORDS.
Give GOD the GLORY!!!! Amen.

JOHN 3:16- FOR GOD SO LOVE THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.

Dear Readers,

I am prompted to write on our " Hearts ", as this was the topic of my discussion with one badminton " Ka -kee " ( buddy ).
He was commenting that whatever a person belief, is good or true, if his 'heart" is good. However, there is a person whom he believe is good, except for his " mouth." - ( which I take it to mean that, he expresses himself badly ). Perhaps, he is referring to the lack of tactfulness or words that this person used, causes hurts in others' feelings.
As, he was speaking in dialect, I had quite a difficulty to comprehend fully what he is driving at. In addition, I find it difficult to convey to him as well, as I couldn't interprete or translate it to his " lingo."
Nevertheless, I must said, he carried his own perception of things, and feels that the "heart" is the main differenciation of ones goodness.
But, I couldn't quite agree with him, with regards to the fact that he claims that, he knows of a person who is good and yet, speaks " badly."
Whatever comes out of the mouth is what that defile the person, and this is what the Lord had spoken.
But, this doesn't mean that the person is " bad", as it could be a misunderstanding or wrong perception construed by the fact of a lack of knowledge or understanding.
However, if a persons heart is " Good ", then, logically, whatever he says should be " good." - ( Looking towards the welfare of others.)
But, in reality this is not so. At times, whatever we said or do, may not complement each other; that is, we tends to said the right thing, but we may not actually do it, or we may do the opposite.
Hence, most of the time we tends to not " Walk the talk."
This is our human weakness - hence, the usual phrase:- " To err is human."
The important point to note is that we need not take it to heart on a particular person inability to fulfil what he said or do at times, unless, it's detrimental to the society or community.
Let us learn to be more gracious and forgiving, and encourage the person on the right path. Instruct and give good advice and even admonishment if necessary, but be humble and cherish each other in the bond of love.
Let us have a HEART that is TRUE, seeking for the GOODNESS of others, always forgiving and loving one another.
ASK THE LORD TO CREATE IN US A PURE HEART , A HEART THAT SEEKS AFTER GOD.
AMEN.

JOHN 13:34,35 - A NEW COMMANDMENT I GIVE TO YOU, THAT YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER; AS I HAVE LOVE YOU, THAT YOU ALSO LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
BY THIS SHALL ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES, IF YOU HAVE LOVE ONE FOR ANOTHER.

Dear Readers,

I'm glad that God has been faithful and gracious to me, despite the fact that I may have been a disappointment to Him at times, through my "Poor"
behavior and failure to shine for Him.
To many of us, we may have different devotions, like; some to their family, friends and jobs,husband to wife and vice-versa, etc.
However,what then, do you think is the most important aspect of life that one must be devoted to?
Well, there is no right or wrong answer to this question, for the most important aspect of one, may differ from each individuals.*
As it depends on a person preference, a person belief or conviction,
or ones objective in life.
As for myself, being a christian, the most important aspect of my devotion is to God, to family and then, to friends.
God must be the center of our lives, ( well, it is often easier said, than done ), for most of us, including myself.
Well, it doesn't have to be this way, but for our human nature is weak, we tends to be like that.
However, claiming on the word of God in 2 Cor. 5:17 - " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new."
In Roms. 12: 1,2 - We are told :- " I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that you present bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service".
The key words is first - PRESENT YOUR BODIES AS A LIVING SACRIFICE; BE NOT CONFORMED, BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND.
If we can apply these basic principles of the Word of God in our lives,
I am sure we can SET OUR HEART, OUR MIND AND SOUL to our God, we are on our way to a VICTORIOUS Christian life.
May the Lord indeed, soften our heart, and quicken our souls and and mind, open our eyes and ears to His words.

*Isn't it better to choose a more nobler FOCUS , and DEVOTE ourselves to it.

Dear Readers,

It's my pleasure to share with you my experiences of the recent answered prayer that we( Shaun, Badriah, and myself) can testified.
Last Tuesday, at about 6 pm, while Shaun and I was preparing to make a short trip to the Lower Pierce Reservoir for our regular jog.
However, the dark outcast in the sky looks rather impossible for us to go for the jog. I told my son, let's do a short jog, and I'm sure we would be able to get back before the rain starts.
Our neighbour, on seeing us preparing to go for the jog despite the dark outcast in the sky, told us don't be strike by lightning.
Well, I replied as children of God, we are blessed and protected.
God wouldn't allowed that to happen to us.
We proceeded to go ahead with the jog. We started jogging, and we managed to complete our run. While at the reservoir, we could see the rain had already started to pour about 300 meters away. I told my son, let hurry up, before the rain reaches us. We were at least 1.5 km away from our house.
My son, suddenly told me to move slower, as he felt a stitch in his stomach region.
Then, we felt a few rain drops, and it was beginning to drizzle.
My son was turning abit panicky, and said Pa, it's already raining.
I told him I will protect him, and the rain came. However, the path where we were walking wasn't as heavy , it's as if, the rain wasn't getting to us,although on our left hand side, it was pouring.
I took hold of Shaun's hand, and we began to move a little faster.
While we were 50 m away from home, the rain was a little bit more heavy, but we were not getting that wet.
However, the moment we reached our house, it started to rain " Cats and Dogs." On hearing our testimony, Badriah ( our maid )came out to look and was amazed that it really was really a very heavy downpour, after we had reached home. PRAISE THE LORD!!!
Then, on Friday night, I brought him to Marina Square.
After getting him his ( Shaun's) school's shoes, we went for dinner.
But, unfortunately, after our dinner, we couldn't find our vehicle.
We searched the area over and over again, for at least an hour, but without any success. we were both getting very despaired and fearful as it is about 10.05 pm., and we were worried that we might not be able to locate my vehicle.
Finally, I told my son, let's pray and asked God to help us.
We begin to search one more time, also without success, and I told my son; let's retraced back to where we came from and trust God.
Both of us went up again, and without any fear, we went to release ourselves. After that, we didn't even have to search at all, it suddenly daunt on us, that we went down the escalators twice, that is we went down an extra floor. Both of us almost instantaneously said, the car park is behind us. We went up one level, and the moment we step out of the exit, there it was, our vehicle, only 15m away.
OUR GOD IS GREAT!!!! FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED TOGETHER HE HEARS US. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

MANY OF US MAY HAVE DIFFERENT RELIGION, BUT OUR GOD IS MORE THAN A RELIGION. HE IS THE ONE WAY , THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE....NO MAN COMETH TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH HIM.
HE IS NOT A ' RELIGION'. HE IS A PERSON--- OUR PERSONAL GOD WHOM WE CAN RELATE TO AS ANY HUMAN RELATIONSHIP.
HE LOVES, HE CARES AND HE CAME TO SAVE ALL OF US.
MAY GOD HELP YOU TO FIND HIM TO BE TRUE, AS WE DID.
GOD BLESS.

DEAR READERS,

YESTERDAY, MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS WERE HAVING A SWIMMING COMPETITION, AND SHE WAS RELATING TO ME ABOUT A SWIMMING RELAY.
SHE SAID, SHE WAS SO DISAPPOINTED AT FIRSt, AS THEY WERE LOSING THE EVENT,ALMOST THE LAST TEAM. HOWEVER,AS THE LAST SWIMMER, SHE MANAGES TO OVERCOME THE REST AND FINISHED FIRST.
UNFORTUNATELY, SHE SAID, HER TEAM WERE DISQUALIFIED AS THE WINNER, BECAUSE ONE TEACHER CLAIMED THAT SHE JUMPED AHEAD , BEFORE THE THIRD SWIMMER TOUCHES THE WALL. SHE PROTESTED, BUT WHEN THE PRINCIPAL TOLD HER TO CALM DOWN AND TO TAKE HER LOST GRACIOUSLY, SHE SUBMITTED.
I WAS RATHER SURPRISED AT HER RESPONSE, AND I ENCOURAGED HER, AND TOLD HER THAT SHE ALREADY DID HER BEST, AND PERHAPS DID EAGERLY JUMPED INTO THE POOL IN ADVANCE, BY A MERE HAND TOUCH DOWN. BUT, I AM MOST IMPRESSED IS THAT SHE TOOK IT GRACIOUSLY.
WINNING AND LOOSING IN CERTAIN COMPETITION IS IMPORTANT, BUT THE ATTITUDE OF BEING A GRACIOUS WINNER OR LOOSER IS MORE IMPORTANT.BY SUBMITTING TO HER PRINCIPAL IS COMMENDABLE.
THESE SECULAR RACES ARE IMPORTANT, BUT THERE IS THE "SPIRITUAL RACE" WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THESE.

PAUL IN HIS WRITING TO TIMOTHY EXHORTED HIM TO BE DILIGENT TO PRESENT HIMSELF APPROVED TO GOD, A WORKER WHO DOES NOT NEED TO BE ASHAMED, RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH. BUT SHUN PROFANE AND IDLE BABBLINGS, FOR THEY WILL INCREASE TO MORE UNGODLINESS. AND THEIR MESSAGE WILL SPREAD LIKE CANCER. 2 TIM. 2:15-17a.

DO NOT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES, TREASURES O EARTH WHERE , WHERE MOTH AND RUST DESTROY AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK IN AND STEAL. BUT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREAURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE NEITHER MOTH NOR RUST DESTROYS AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT BREAK IN AND STEAL. FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE YOUR HEART WILL BE ALSO. MATT. 6:19-21

FOR WHAT PROFIT IS IT TO A MAN IF HE GAINS THE WHOLE WORLD, AND LOSES HIS OWN SOUL? OR WHAT WILL A MAN GIVE IN EXCHANGE FOR HIS SOUL?
MATT. 16:26

AND FINALLY, WHEN THE RACE IS ENDED....... MAY YOU BE ABLE TO PROCLAIM

I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH. 2 TIM. 4: 7

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN THE READING AND MEDITATION OF HIS WORDS.