We Are Aliens @ War

"Our citizenship is
in Heaven..."
-Phillipians 3:20

There was a young girl that has been adapted by a family who lived in Australia. That young girl's nationality is Chinese. She is a survivor from a tragic shipwrecked where her parents died 3 years ago. She 7 years old at that time. They we're about to go to Singapore for vacation when a storm came in on their way, millions of passenger died on that tragic night including her parents. She survived and was bought orphanage in Taiwan.luckily a couple saw her and have pity on her thats why she adapted by them. The couple brought her to Australia to have a new life with them.She had a hard time adjusting on her days of staying there, she had a hard time adapting the culture of the country. Because she is not familiar with their language she find it hard to communicate to them and because of that she always tease by her classmates at school.In 3 years of staying there she doesn't even found a friend. She work everything on her own thats why her adapted parents decided to her to China where she truly belongs.

For us Christians, we are aliens here in the world. Aliens whose always at war. Like the girl in the story we don't know the language and the life style of those people around. But take heart heart, do not be afraid 'coz GOD will provide our strenght.We are always at war,temptation is everywhere. Our real home is in heaven.We are strangers from the perfect world. So always gear up, never give up and live like a strangers that people will recognize your differences and with that difference GOD will be glorify.

I Peter 2:11

"Dear friends, I urge you, as Aliens and strangers in the world, to obstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul."

I Thank God I Dont Have Anything

In my way going home I saw people around. They have a very good model of cellphone.They have nice clothes, I simply smile and wish i have those stuff as them.As I continued walking I saw a group of friends chatting, launghing and eating delicious foods at a very fancy restaurant, I saw people playing their PSP, I saw people with their cars and I realized I dont have any of those. I cant eat on afancy restaurant, I dont have PSP to play with, even a simple car i dont have. I felt so sad watching them enjoying those stuff I wish i had, I sad that all I have in me is the clothes I wear and myself.I dont even have money to ride a jeep going home. I just continued walking leaving them with sadness and jealousy in my heart. Then I past by on a park near side the river, I saw a shadow forming a very familliar image I know, we all know. The cross, I stop for a while thinking all the things I saw along the way, thinking ll those stuff I wanted to be mine. Then I just smile and felt that all those things is part of my foolishness. Yes I dont have a car, nice clothes , I dont eat on a fancy restaurant, But i have GOD in my heart. When I saw that cross I finally thank him that I dont have anything, because I can fully depend on GOD. All my needs He will provide, all this emptiness he will supply. I thank GOD i dont have anything 'coz out of that nothing I recognized His power and provision.




Phillipians 4:19


"And my God will meet you're needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus"

Worship

Why Worship?

Why sometimes that we have a difficulty going to church? Some would tell us that it’s better to sleep late on Sunday, eat a leisurely breakfast, and lounge around talking with the family. And then maybe have lunch with friends or enjoy a picnic and games with your brothers and sister. Make it a day that’s different and even restful, “some would say but don’t waste time by going to church on Sunday!”

Worship? Who do you needs worship anyway? We all do! We need worship because we are unique creatures made in the image of God. We are for God, so we can’t our purpose unless we develop a right relationship with Him. And worship helps us to do that when we focus on the Lord.

As we join with other worshipers in church, our hearts are lifted out of this temporal. World into God’s eternal world. According to William temple, in worship the conscience is quickened by holiness of God, the MIND is fed by the truth of God, the Imagination is purged by the beauty of God, the Hear is opened to the love of God, and the will is devoted to the purpose of God. And we are helped onward in our goal of becoming more like God. Let’s decide now that every Sunday we will be in church with heart prepared worship.

Money - Christian Illustration

Money is Power. That drives most cultures of the world. People today fight for wealth, often at the price personal integrity, in order to gain the power to live where and how they want, drive the kind of vehicle they want, and get whatever else they want.

In a culture that worships money, believers in Jesus Christ are in danger of doing the same. Some use their money to control someone lives, even their own family, friends, relatives or they may threaten to stop giving to their church if they don’t get their way.

How unlike Jesus! Jesus Christ son of God Had power over disease, and He used it to heal the sick. He had had power over the sea, and He used it to remove fear. He had power over his own life, yet He willingly gave up His life to save all who would call upon Him. Jesus possessed all power, but He used it to serve others and protect and heal who believes in Him.

Instead of using money or anything else for selfish means, used it to serve others, like what Jesus did, that the use of power.

Let it Shine

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven...”

As a new Sunday school teacher in our church. I really realized that how important the teachers in molding the students in the way trusting God, to love Him, and have faith at their young age. As a follower of Christ we must be a good model for our student. As a young man I understood that I should not be ashamed to live for Jesus. A secret Christian was like a lamp hidden under a basket instead of shining openly where it could help other. Today, people around us are in spiritual danger and darkness. Young or old, we can let our light shine for him and for them. “A single light can provide hope in the darkest night.”

How can we find courage?

As a college student, I enjoy my studies, being part of some ministries in our church and a lot of things. I usually wake up in the morning eagerly and get out of bed and go to school. But one day I became discouraged when I thought about our family’s financial problems. I grew fearful as I thought about my future and even my family’s future. The question is: “How can we find courage?” some find it in a group, some depend on their achievement, and some try to boost their self confidence by raising their voice or make a loud noise. But these do nothing more than camouflage their insecurity.

As God’s people, our confidence comes from our relationship with Him. He is with us and we are His people. As we keep this truth in our mind, we will find courage to continue working in a way that pleases God and bring us joy.

"Be strong, all you people of the Lord” says the Lord, “and work; for I am with you.”

Haggai 2:4

Only you Can Be You...

God designed each of us so there would no duplication in the world. no one has the exact mix of factors that make you unique. that means no one else on each will ever be able to play the role God planned for you. if you don't make your unique contribution to the body of Christ, it won't be made. remember that...PLEASE...God bless

End Everything

Night was designed to end worries, to end concerns, to rest those taunting burdens, to begins dreaming, to start snoring, and of course to rest our tired body. well, it seem that I'm right. it's true then your tired. i know you are. allow your inhibitions to rest. close your mouth while you are asleep, please... I'm scared that you will see saliva droppings on your pillow. no i was just kidding. sleep tight, bed heads.