blessings pour upon heaven

2006-04-12T19:39:00.000+08:00

Jesus Had Problems Too
By Dr. James MacDonald

Part I

“When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” 1 Peter 2:23

True or false? Most of the challenges we deal with in life are people problems. Sometimes we cause them, sometimes others cause them. Often it’s a combination of the two.

Fact #1: If you could remove all that conflict from your life, everything would be much easier and simpler. No misunderstandings, no harsh demands, no hurt feelings, no fights or complaints or criticisms—nothing.

Fact #2: That’s never going to happen.
As we go in-depth into the life of Christ this week in the broadcast series, Just Like Jesus, we’ll see one point hammered in every chapter. Jesus knew about people problems. So what can we learn from how He faced them? As usual, you’ll hear a more thorough discussion of this in the message, but we’ll put one major truth on the table right here.

As Jesus got ready to hit the road in His public ministry, He chose twelve men to go with Him. Do you remember that scene in Mark 3:13-19? “And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him and he appointed twelve . . . Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James; Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean . . .”And then look who gets a verse all to himself— “Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him” (v. 19).

Don’t let the horror of that last verse slip by you. From studying the other gospels we know that Jesus spent an entire night in prayer before He chose His disciples. Yet here we see Him choosing someone who is going to betray Him. Jesus made a very deliberate choice—to look into Judas’ face and embrace him, knowing the role Judas would play in his death. Why would Jesus do that? Because He came to be our example. He wanted to help you and me deal with that kind of rejection in our lives.

Do you know that kind of pain? Have people said or done hurtful things to you? Has somebody you loved and trusted done something horrific to you? Maybe you live with this banner of ugliness over your life, and wonder, “How could I ever have victory over that?” Jesus’ example can help answer that.

Tiring day, met wanting...Glad tat still can keep track with her..

2005-09-27T18:53:00.000+08:00

Woke up quite late today, maybe bcos this is just the beginning of the one month holiday, still need to rest to recover. Haven't planned for the holiday yet except the 2 weeks trip. Maybe can do some design stuff to build up my porfolio. Prayed tat I will be blessed with abundant ideas. I m thankful for all things being done in my life. Going gym with Jacelyn tmr, time for exercise, put on weight recently.

go holiday with him.

2005-09-24T19:55:00.000+08:00

finally something worth to be excited.. i m going holiday with James. this is the first time we going overseas, so gonna be fun!!

quarrel with him again before i post this.. sad.
something went wrong..

About..

2005-09-23T02:32:00.001+08:00

Was doing essay of HTA, thought of rest a while and post a short para on blog. I am the person who really hates high-techno cities. I do not like skyscraper, do not like so call night lifes. I am just seeking peace and serenity. Seems like so far from my life.
People will say I want to escape, because I am weak and insecure. Yet I know I am not. Indeed I am the one who initially likes competition and challenge...

All over...

2005-09-21T23:44:00.000+08:00

The end of the semester is coming, after struggling for nearly 4 months, now, can take a breath. I am tired...I don't understand why e always quarrel with me at the time when I really need help and encouragement. I knew I was wrong at times, but shouldn't he giveme more patience and tolerance?? I m not too much I believe. Just quarrel with him again and now I am sitting infront of my com wanted to do my HTA essay, yet nothing came across my mind. I am empty.

izzit difficult to find true frenz? at least i think so. anyway thanx to wanting, jingrong, Jacelyn, ivvony, jess, thank u all for being my frenz! jack, mark and lionel, i enjoyed the outing with all of you! i will treasure people who treasure me...=)

And happy birthday to lionel! izzit a memorable birthday for u?? =)

Week 9, submission coming again...Yet being troubled by the deep thought in mind...

2005-08-01T11:44:00.000+08:00

1) Did I choose the wrong course?
I never felt so tired while doing school work. Am I the exam-type student? Isn't better if I continue my Jc and eventually go to Uni? Yet, because of someone I changed my mind.. I don't want to mention it as I love him and don't want to bring burden to him... Anyway, God puts me here with purpose, I will try hard and pray for wisdom, confidence and creativity...
2) my utopia..
be a farmer?! Own a piece of land near a small town, do some design stuff during leisure time, live with my love ones at the place where is no conflicts, no betraying, no tear but with joy, peace, laughter.... Is that possible?
3) Hope people around me will be happy forever...
I never tried to hurt anyone or do anything harmful... But human nature s evil, lips are sinful...I don't understand why people who are being sarcastic or iron-teeth are so popular, actually, they hurt people subconsciously...

2005-06-24T18:44:00.000+08:00

Rest for 4 days already... My presentation was on Mon, it went quite smoothly except no grades will be given to me... It doesn't matter, maybe. Cant really tell what was my feelings, there is a incomprehensive emotion deep inside my heart...
Suddenlt Thought of Mariko, a great Girl i knew from one of my church friends. Mar is a very kind person...
gonna go youth, to be continued..

Tired soul needs peace...

2005-05-31T16:18:00.000+08:00

I was trying very hard serving in my church. i am a devoted Christian, thus serving, helping, giving thanks, being kind, being polite are what i think I should do. I didn't expect anything in return, i just want to be God's loving children. Yet, as a humanbeing, it's difficult to do so. Seeing others being pleased without much contribution, that kind of uncomfort rises from my heart. I was a very demanding person, yet God taught me to be humble. I give thanks in all things I have done, because God makes my paths straight.
Howerver
I m very tired serving in my church, very tired...
i want to find a refuge to rest for a period of time...

please help me, you know what i am seeking...

None...

2005-02-26T21:51:00.000+08:00

Sometimes life could be that tough tat you simply cant bear with it anymore. Difficulties exist, especially which i have met last year. I felt i was being changed dramatically, what i noe about myself is so different of what i feel i am now...
Ironically, i always think i am a very positive person, i believe all troubles can be solved.
Give yourself a big big smile, tell yourself that you are the best, i am trying to find back my confidence, believe, and i can do!!!

Everyday starts with a big blessing

2005-02-22T11:33:00.000+08:00

We should give thanks for each day we live in this world, though we experience sadness, happiness each day. In spite of being affected by the material world, our spiritual encounter is in heaven.

The reason of creating this blog is not to spread gospel but to show you all my inner world.

I trust, respect the one who creat me...