George Orwell wrote in one of his satirical novels "Animal Farm", "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others". This reflected men's value system in treating one another, especially in today's self-centred society.
Psalm 84 gives relief from our struggles in being mistreated by others among us, especially by our colleagues and superiors at work. We are guilty of pleasing men in order to stay in favour with others. At times, in the guise of our work and family, we even strayed from God's presence and His ultimate blessings by not having a close fellowship with Him!
Let's us be like the sons of Korah (the author of Psalm 84), that we may seek after God's dwelling place, even to the extent of being contented to be a "doorkeeper in the house of the Lord" rather than staying comfortably in the "tents of the wicked" (verse 10). Only when our soul yearns for God's presence may we experience God's peace and protection, favour and honour ("For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favour and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless" -- Psalm 84:11).
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Resurrection Sunday
Maurice Sklar ministering to the Lord and the church.Today is Resurrection Sunday! FCBC celebrated this day with pomps and having Maurice Sklar to minister to the Lord and the church with his rendition of "Holy Holy Holy, the Lord God Almighty" on his voilin.
Senior Pastor's message on "Death is So Ugly It Has to Go" carried dollops of God's grace and personality when he talked of Jesus crying for the living (not the dead) in John 11:32-36 ("Jesus wept" in John 11:35), Jesus' dying on the cross for mankind, and Jesus' victory and authority over death. Many came forward to give their lives to Jesus that day. Hallelujah!
The kids had a great time at Sunday School too. Besides having chocolate easter eggs to bring home with, Nathan did a Easter Sunday craft which I thought was very meaningful, especially this day where we seek to remember our Saviour.
Nathan's Sunday School craft workWhat's God's Phone Number?
I was browsing through a magazine which I bought last week at "Trumpet Praise" (Parkway Parade) when I stumbled upon this awesome quote from a kid:
"I told my pre-school class that God is always with us and we can call upon him any time. One boy quickly raised his hand and asked, 'What's God's phone number?'" -- Kate Wicker (Children's Ministry, January/February 2008 Issue, Group Publishing, Inc., p. 141)
Isn't it wonderful for us adults to sometimes behave like a child when it comes to fully believing in Jesus Christ without caving in to our self-imposed doubts? As parents, we are accountable to God for our children's salvation, and teaching them the ways of the Lord. It is thus my prayer that my children will truly rely on God's "phone number" whenever they face difficult circumstances in life --- for God is never too busy to answer our calls!
"I told my pre-school class that God is always with us and we can call upon him any time. One boy quickly raised his hand and asked, 'What's God's phone number?'" -- Kate Wicker (Children's Ministry, January/February 2008 Issue, Group Publishing, Inc., p. 141)
Isn't it wonderful for us adults to sometimes behave like a child when it comes to fully believing in Jesus Christ without caving in to our self-imposed doubts? As parents, we are accountable to God for our children's salvation, and teaching them the ways of the Lord. It is thus my prayer that my children will truly rely on God's "phone number" whenever they face difficult circumstances in life --- for God is never too busy to answer our calls!
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." -- Matthew 19:14
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