I love God more than ever

the last time i thought of leaving God and backsliding was more than a year ago, when i was serving as a leader.

i am still serving passionately.

when i breakthrough out of those backsliding thoughts one year ago, backsliding no longer was an option anymore.

because after that, i realise that God fills me everyday with His joy, promises, love, peace and wonderful works.

God is so good, backsliding is no longer an option

leaving God is no longer a good choice.

i serve God now joyfully every week. i can say i am now so passionate about Jesus who turned my universe around.

like what Pastor Paul said, fire keeps out the enemy.

passionate fire in my heart keeps the devil at bay.

ever since i breakthrough out of backsliding thoughts, the devil has never had a chance to tell me to leave God anymore!

as long as the stars still shine every night, as long as the rivers still run, as long as the bright morning star still shines, i will run after Him passionately, for eternity.

i cannot imagine myself without Jesus anymore. it is just impossible.

because of Jesus, my life is brand new.

because of Him, i have joy, peace, hope, love daily.

because of Him, i see my friends being changed radically by God.

because of Him, i have friends in Christ who love me and care for me.

because of Him, i can be so honest about my weaknesses.

because of Him, i was set free.

why would i want to leave Him?

christ_knight

when Jesus died on the cross, there was an earthquake.

there was a temple where people used to worship God in.

in the temple, there was a curtain that seperated the presence of God from men and women.

and when Jesus died, the temple was destroyed. the curtain torn apart.

what did this signify?

it signifies that we no longer have a barrier between us and God.

when Jesus died, He provided a way for us right into the presence of God by His blood.

no longer do we need to be ashamed of facing God if we have faith in Christ.

no longer do we need to offer food, sacrifices to God because we are ALREADY IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD IF we have faith in Christ, because Jesus was the Biggest Sacrifice of all.

when Jesus said, "it is done" before He committed His Spirit to The Father, He meant it.

it is done! its your turn now. receive Christ into your heart!

christ_knight

what would you say to Jesus when you see Him face to face when He comes back?

"hi...Jesus (trembling), i believe in You, but all my life, i was kinda busy with my interesting life..like canoeing, like going sentosa, like hanging out with my friends.. kinda forgot about speaking to You.."

or

"hi, Lord. i know You will accept me. because i did so many good works. i really....er ... really did not do any bad things at all."

or

"OH SO YOU REALLY ARE GOD???? oh no. i am in trouble."

or

"Lord Lord, receive me! i have fought my fight! i need Your healing touch now! Your complete healing Lord! i finally see You!"

or 

"Jesus, i really don't know whether You are gonna accept me. i acted holy in church, but when i go to school and my home, i am not a christian at all... sorry...?"

or 

"Lord, eh? my friend told me about You before.... You are really REAL?"

or 

"so what if You are God?I DON'T CARE! i want to talk to dua pek gong. tell him to come! monkey god lei? where? i want tell him i am dead already!"

or 

"Jesus, i have been waiting for You."

or 

"my Lord and my God! finaally i am in eternity, without sorrows, without tears and pain!"

or 

"Jesus, i left church like ten years ago. can forgive me?"

or 

"oops..i forgot to confess my sins..."

pr 

"er..excuse me, who are You?"

christ_knight

sometimes when so many things are happening, so many troubles are running through our minds, we should just quieten down our hearts and listen to the voice of God from heaven.

one of the officers suddenly arrowed me today to do some stuff. and he warned "prematurely" that me and some guys might have to stay back over the weekend to do a video.

immediately, my physical response was panick and worry.

"how? i need to meet my leaders?"

"how? i need to see my cellgroups. i'm worried!"

"how? i need to spend time with my mom!"

and i walked to the officer and told him about my commitment to my church on saturdays.

he replied me that he had no choice and that things were very last minute.

i panicked again. i was thinking of why this kind of thing has to happen.

thoughts raced through my head. i began to devise ways to maybe "siam" this assignment. like act blur, act don't know, act dumb.

but just as sudden as this assignment came,  i began to hear a whisper in my heart.

it was a familiar whisper, a comforting voice.

i knew who it was.

it was my Lord Christ.

"do not worry, my child! I am with you. they will not take away what I have given you, that is the privilege to go to church to gather with My people!"

and then i began to calm down a bit. the thought of "siaming" the assignment gradually disappeared, and i obediently sat down to do some graphic stuff.

and it slowly came to light that i need not stay anymore! my job was just to edit some graphics and i was free to go!

"Lord, You are the One who created the universe, but You are the voice that calms the roaring seas in my heart.

if only i would sit down, get out from all the hustle and bustle of life, and listen to You, i would not worry like the non-believers do about their lives.

forgive me Lord, for not trusting You. for if i do not trust You, i trust in my own heart and the enemy.

time and again, You have shown me how faithful and trustworthy You are. i thank You God.

remove in me whatever that may offend You, and lead me in the way of peace everlasting!"