Entries for October, 2007

October 1st, 2007

Worship

Worship is from the heart. So what if we are singing? So what if the band is playing? If it is just religion, then who are we worshipping? Why do we even gather? God detests worship that is just "for people to see". He desires worship from the heart.

 

Amos 5 

 

21 "I hate, I despise your religious feasts;
       I cannot stand your assemblies.

22 Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings,
       I will not accept them.
       Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, [b]
       I will have no regard for them.

23 Away with the noise of your songs!
       I will not listen to the music of your harps.

24 But let justice roll on like a river,
       righteousness like a never-failing stream!

 

 

God is the One we should worship. He deserves our worship.

 

thank You for the nail-pierced hands, Lord.

 

He died for us. His nail-pierced hands speak it all. So why should we not give Him the worship and adoration that are due?

Jesus, You are the ONLY ONE in the universe who died for me. So Lord, i thank You, and i will worship You till the end.

 

 

Posted by christ_knight at 09:24 AM | knockknock

October 4th, 2007

God be my Rock

Is it so hard to walk this walk with God?

Ask yourself, when you embark on this journey with God, did you think that it was going to be forever or for a moment?

Or in your mind, you thought, "Hey, i might give up on God one day."

Do you not know that our walk with God is not a short-distance run, but a marathon?

If you decide to not come church one day and stop obeying God one day, then i have a few questions to ask,

1. What happened to all the singing of song lyrics like "I will follow wherever You send me Lord!", or "God You are the One, the only Way!", or "God be the Solution!" Were all these singing just a moment of "emotions"?

2. What happened to whatever you have read in the Bible? Verses like, "Satan comes and steal, kill and destroy.", "Do not give up meeting one another.." etc?

3. What happened to all the miracles that God has shown you? What happened to those prayers that God has answered?

Do all these count for nothing?

Can one just say, "God, i am leaving you and Your people.", and walk away without thinking how deep their faith was in the first place?

If you can walk away in from God and His people in a day, then i can surely say to you, that your faith was NEVER based on the Sure Foundation, The Rock.

Because if your faith was built on the Sure Foundation, then you would not walk away in one day, and disobey God in your anger.

If it happens to me one day, then i will also know that my faith was nothing but a moment of emotions, as fragile as glass. 

-God forever by my Rock-

Posted by christ_knight at 04:04 PM | knockknock

October 6th, 2007

the cold old box

Maybe this time i would speak the words of life, with Your fire in my eyes

but that old familiar fear is tearing at my words.

What am i so afraid of?

So here i go again, talking about the rain, more than all the things, that won't live past today.

And as i danced around the truth, time is not his friend.

This might be my last chance to tell him that You love him.

lyrics from Casting Crowns, here i go again.

my friends, 

are we going to share the Gospel only when our loved ones are on their death beds?

time is not our friend.

each day might be THE LAST DAY to tell our loved ones about God, the Light.

so when we are with our friends, our families, what do we talk about?

do we talk about clothes, food, fashion, work on and on and on when we are with our loved ones? 

do we not know that these things are temporary?

do we bring these things with us when we lie in that cold old box?

no! we bring nothing!

but our loved ones' spirits are eternal, and we must see the where their souls' are heading - heaven or hell.

let us not dance around the truth for too long. let us dive into the truth, act out truth and speak it out.

let our loved ones know Jesus, and experience His love, peace, and joy, and so much more life!

Posted by christ_knight at 09:30 AM | knockknock

October 10th, 2007

things youngsters like to do

Things young people like to do NOW(i was young before!)

1. Go King Abert's Park Macdonalds study for Examinations! (i did it before!)

2. Walk around town, even though might not have much cash in the pocket.

3. Listen to "emo" songs, and immerse in sadness and despair.

4. Have "cool", "fun" Sentosa class outings.

5. Watch movies and talk about them.

6. Play Basketball, Soccer, Badminton after school at Void Deck.

7. Hang around shopping malls in town or neighbourhood malls.

8. Hang out in Big Groups to feel belonged.

9. Talk about Boy-Girl relationships.

10. Act cool.

11. Wear Skinny Jeans. (During my time, it was super baggy jeans.)

12. Type LiKE TiiiSs WoRxX! X)

Things young adults like to do NOW

1. Go National Library or School Libraries study for Examinations!

2. Walk around town, with some cash in the pocket, and most probably end up sitting at a cafe "lim kopi", talk about LIFE!

3. Listen to "emo" songs still, but not despair.

4. Have "cool", "fun" Sentosa class outings. (Singapore has nowhere to go!)

5. Watch movies and talk about them.

6. Play more "SOPHISTICATED Sports" like Tennis, Dragon Boating, Volleyball!

7. Hang around shopping malls in town or neighbourhood malls. (Singapore is just too SMALL!)

8. Hang out in smaller groups of close friends.

9. Talk about Marriage, Cars, Money!

10. No more act cool. It is disgusting for old people!

11. Wear Nicer clothes than when we were younger??

12. We type like this.

Posted by christ_knight at 10:39 AM | knockknock

October 11th, 2007

kittens

 

 

 

Posted by christ_knight at 10:07 AM | knockknock

Interesting Bible Verses

Here are some interesting Bible verses!

Matthew 22:27

"Finally, the woman died."

"A man's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating." NIV
Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Job 19:17 (New International Version)
My breath is offensive to my wife; I am loathsome to my own brothers.
2 Kings 2:23-24 NKJV

Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” So he turned around and looked at them, and pronounced a curse on them in the name of the LORD. And two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths.

Judges 3:19-25 ESV

And Ehud reached with his left hand, took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly. And the hilt also went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not pull the sword out of his belly; and the dung came out.

Posted by christ_knight at 02:29 PM | knockknock

October 18th, 2007

All things work for those who love God

I have a testimony to share.

I think it was Tuesday, that something really bad happened.

I was helping my Commander (A General) keep his things in his car boot. So i conveniently put his car keys inside the boot as i placed his things in the boot.

Then to my horror, the boot closed in on me, with his car keys inside.

What was more stressful was that my boss needed to use his car in half hour's time!

At the back of my head i heard God's voice telling me to tell my boss the truth first, and then see how it goes. But i was too stressed, and worried that my boss would get angry. So without informing my boss first, i went to call a locksmith to rush down to my camp.

I immediately SMSed Kongsheng to pray for me. I prayed myself too. I felt desperate for God's intervention.

So then, the locksmith came late. They tried to open my boss' car. As every minute passed, i felt more and more worried. I prayed, "God, please don't let anything bad happen."

Then it came to the time when my boss needed to use his car. So can you imagine his shock when he came down and saw 2 men trying to PRY open his precious Lexus Car? He walked forward, looked at me strangely and asked the men what they were doing.

So i explained myself desperately and he asked, "Why didn't you inform me first?" Oh man, that was what God told me to do! In the end, he told the men to leave, paid $150 (demanded by the men who did not even manage to open the door), and told me to call a cab for him to go home to take his keys.

So as i walked my BIG BOSS out to the gate, and out of camp to wait for the cab, i felt worse by the second. If you know, BIG BOSSES NEVER walk out of camp gates. They drive their big cars. I felt really bad.

When my boss came back, i insisted that i pay for my mistake monetarily. But he refused, telling me to treat this as a lesson.

I thank God then. God is always Merciful. He displayed His grace and mercy through my boss. My boss could have scolded me upside down, and told me to write a report. I mean, come on, HE IS at least 15 RANKS above me, a small corporal.

Thinking back, i should have listened to God's voice. He would have saved me alot of trouble. It is always human nature to do it our way. But God's WAY is the best!

Phew....................

 Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Posted by christ_knight at 10:50 AM | knockknock

October 19th, 2007

Sylvester's Quotes

  • The Creator of the universe gave me a 2nd Chance to relive my life. How can i waste my life away again?
  • God is Infinite. If He is Infinite, His solutions are infinite too. We are finite. Our solutions are finite too.
  • God does not need you do not have to say anything or do anything. He desires us to simply dwell in His Presence.
  • Come! Taste His goodness and sweetness, peace and joy. You will be addicted to Him in no time!
  • Love has begun in my heart.

  • I used to party the hell out. Now I worship my heart out, unto God.
  • I wish the world whole would come to Christ voluntarily and willingly. But this would not happen because God gives us free will and free choice.
  • May my life reflect Your Holiness, my words Your Glory and my actions Your Love.

  • I have good and healthy fun on earth as a Christian. Because I believe in Christ, I enter into salvation when I die. You have fun on earth as an unbeliever. But when you are nearing death, where do you think you would go?
  • Your mercies are new everyday. The moment I awake to a new day, You say, "Son, I am with you and let's start all over again."
  • My mind tells me "No", but the Father says, "Let's go!"
  • Let me imagine what Jesus would be like in this present day. Cargo Pants or Jeans? Crew Cut Hair or Messy Hair Style? Collar Shirt or Tee Shirt?

  • My friend once told me about the power of black magic. Well so I told him I want to meet the black magic practitioner. My friend refused. I was quite amused because It is like me telling you about how good Jesus is, but refusing to let you experience the goodness of Jesus Christ.
  • The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God. Jesus Christ was worshipped as God when He was on earth. But we OUGHT to believe in One God. The answer? Trinity.
  • Do we face a certain direction to pray? Do we observe closely certain days of the month for holiness? Do we have many laws and traditions? For what I am saying to you here is not religion, but a real and living relationship with The Living God.
  • Science tells me Life came from Non-life matter. The Bible tells me Life came from a Creator. I think The Bible makes much more sense in this light. 

  • I always believe that as Christians, we should give up our seats to pregnant women on public transport, because this is what Jesus would ALWAYS do, without fail. Can you imagine Him pretend to be asleep(like some adults do) the moment a pregnant woman steps into the train or bus?

  • His Fellowship with you is free. He doesn't expect you to be good in football. He doesn't expect you to have nice cool hair. He doesn't expect us to wear skinny jeans and funky tee-shirts. He doesn't expect us to be good in certain things. So, be daring, and courageous, and draw close to God who loves you so dearly.

Posted by christ_knight at 08:48 AM | knockknock

October 24th, 2007

one of Hillsong United new albums has this song, To Know Your Name. Very nice!

Oh Lord You gave
   Bm               G
The world Your only Son for us
   D         A
To know Your Name
  Bm               G
To live within the Saviour's love
    D       A
You took my place
Bm              G
Knowing He'd be crucified
    D          A
You loved, You loved
Bm         G
people undeserving

Posted by christ_knight at 10:46 AM | knockknock

October 25th, 2007

Lyrics! Second Chance, In The Valley By The Sea Album, Hillsong United,

New Song From Hillsong United Newest Album, In The Valley By The Sea, Not Yet Released In Singapore

Second Chance Lyrics!

You called my name, reached out your hand,
Restored my life, and I was redeemed,
The moment you entered my life,
Amazing grace, Christ gave that day,
My life was changed,
Went from my shoulders, fell the weight of my sin

Chorus

So it’s with everything I am,
I reach out for your hand,
The hope that changed a second chance I’ve gained,
On you I throw my life, casting all my fears aside,
How could greater love then this, ever possibly exist

Consume my thoughts, as I rest in you,
I’m now in love, with a Saviour,
Bearing the marks of his love

Chorus x2

Bridge

So I wait upon you now,
With my hands released to you,
Where a little faiths enough,
To see mountains lifted move,
Yeah and I wait upon you now,
Dedicated to your will,
To this love that will remain,
A love that never fails

Yes, God gave me a Second Chance to relive my life!!

Posted by christ_knight at 12:39 PM | knockknock

October 26th, 2007

News Article

 

 

 

 

http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,145771,00.html 

A Newspaper Article about the debate of Homosexual Laws.

Be informed of what is happening.

Posted by christ_knight at 08:51 AM | knockknock