Fragments of Disjointed Thoughts

Ponderings

Just got home from bible study and dim sum lunch. Been studying about the sequence of the prophetic events of Revelation and some of the Old Testament. It is scary to watch all these events in play at the moment. It is prophesied in Revelation that there will be earthquakes and worldwide famine happening prior to the Great Tribulation and with the earthquake in China, price of food (especially rice) and petrol climbing each day, it all ties in now.

Reading something in the Bible and then seeing it happen according to what this book says that was written such a long time ago, it is hard not to believe that God is in the world and that Jesus is the Messiah. I read and study about how tough time is going to be in the Great Tribulation and I’m thanking God for revealing this to me in time for me to believe.

Doing all this and the Masterlife series with church, just reaffirms what God has said, “Go and make disciples”. I have felt God speaking to me to tell people all about Him and how great He is. Funny how I would wind up in this position as an associate cell leader and preparing word some weeks. Just makes me explore further my understanding of the Bible and what God’s plans are.

Things happen for a reason and I do not think me being in this church, in this Friday morning bible study group or being associate cell leader happened by chance. It is all God’s work behind everything I do. It is definitely amazing to see where I have come since last year. I came to NLCC, not sure where I was and not feeling too comfortable but slowly but surely I fit in. It feels like I belong. A year ago, if someone had asked me to go tell people about the Gospel (which is the Just Walk Across the Room program), I just shrivel up and shrink into my shell. I enjoyed my comfort zone and didn’t think it was important to tell people about God, I was comfortable with life. I just wasn’t brave enough to say hi to new people or just to strike up conversations with visitors at church.

I think I’ve come a long way since then, sure I still have my comfort zone but I think I’ve become braver and more willing to step out of it to do things that are unexpected. I could not have done this without God’s guidance and definitely not without fellowship with believers. I think now, I’ve become more open to the idea of witnessing to people and talking to people about God and their beliefs. Sure, it isn’t always easy to tell people that my God is the omnipotent God and the omnipresent God, there is rejection to be expected. It is written in the bible that Jesus told his disciples, expect rejection because they come in His name. But fret not, for He has given the resources to go spread the gospel and He will always be there.

At the end of it, I take it this way: Tell as many people about Jesus as possible, I don’t care if I look like a fool. People ridiculed Jesus when He walked on the face of the earth, what makes me think that I won’t get ridiculed, even if the Messiah was called a liar by the nation of Israel? I’m out there to tell people and nothing can stop me from that.

On a lighter note, it is Michelle Tang’s birthday today. Happy birthday dear!

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