26 Sep 2020 |
13 min read
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reflection
holycity
glory
suffering
Nehemiah
revelation
faith
Summary:
Do we think it worthy to suffer for the glory of the holy city? Can we remain a victor over the temptations of the world? In our service, will we remain discouraged when attacked? Let us allow Christ to come into our hearts and remain living in our hearts, that we will be able to see eternal glory.
19 Sep 2020 |
13 min read
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reflection
psalm
david
wickedness
holyspirit
resolution
wisdom
daniel
Summary:
In Psalm 101, we learn from David - how he was resolved to walk and behave perfectly. His resolve to walk perfectly began in his house, and in his behaviour, he set out to stay away from wickedness, as well as not to slander, deceive, and lie. When Jesus comes again, what will be revealed in us? Pride and arrogance? Or, a perfect heart? Let’s emulate David in his resolve.
19 Sep 2020 |
13 min read
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reflection
david
saul
faith
obedience
humility
sin
repentance
God
priority
pride
Summary:
We look at two kings - David and Saul, the decisions they made and the qualities they had that led to their respective ends. Two characteristics of Saul that caused him to change for the worse: (a) God was not his priority; (b) He was always unrepentant.
Let’s reflect on ourselves in these aspects. Will we become a Saul or David?
12 Sep 2020 |
13 min read
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brethren
unity
fight
esau
jacob
isaac
rebekah
conflict
fault
strife
discord
reflection
Summary:
It is good for brethren to dwell together in unity, but sometimes the closer we are, the more expectations we have, the more wrongs we accumulate against each other. When brethren fight, there are often two reasons: (1) Both parties are at fault. The unwillingness to look at our own faults and amplify the faults of others doesn’t lead to reconciliation. (2) Third parties, intentionally or unintentionally, sow discord. Let us be careful not to be these third parties (Prov 6:19, 16:28, 26:20). As Christians, always reflect on ourselves, so that we can live our lives to the glory of God and truly be an edification to others.
12 Sep 2020 |
13 min read
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reflection
revelation
church
work
zeal
truechurch
zion
newjerusalem
heaven
holyspirit
apostles
god
zechariah
rebuild
Summary:
To complete a project, you need to have zeal in your heart to do so. If you have no fire burning in you, it is impossible for you to complete this work. Majority of people start off with fire in their hearts but this fire and intensity is limited. Shortly when he meets with a setback, the intensity diminishes. As a result, human zeal brings disappointment. But the zeal of God is always hot and the power is infinite. It is impossible for you to complete the work on human zeal. With the zeal of God, the work will be completed. As a church, we are still a work-in-progress. In this process, have we already started to lose hope in the promises of God? Have our zeal died down? Have our hearts turned dull?