Sunday, 10th September, 2011

Had a wonderful time just basking and enjoying the tangible presence of God during worship today at FGA Selayang. As soon as the second song, 'Prepare the Way' came on, I began to sense the grace of the Holy Spirit upon my heart. And from then on right on until the last song, I was just going through waves of healing and softenining of the heart.

They say the "proof is in the pudding", and indeed, that afternoon, once we had all arrived at home, we had a family "pow-wow". And what a sweet time it was of sharing our hearts with one another, and being open enough for confession, and forgiveness to take place. That was the evidence of the Holy Spirit working on our family.

Whilst I was at the worship service, I was just so thankful that the Holy Spirit was still moving, and I was determined to allow Him to move over my heart and prepare me. That Sunday, the speaker was Rev Ooi Chin Aik, of MAP. And after the service, he had words from the Lord for me, and I was simply thankful that many of these words resonated within me, and even with Jessie.

In essence, Rev Ooi confirmed with my heart, that I was going into an "innovative" ministry, and that the Lord will allow me to express my creativity through ministry. Perhaps it will be the setting up of an NGO, perhaps it will be still working in my current place, but with half-load? He also shared during lunch later ( with Pas Rennie, Lydia Ooi and Jessie - my wife ) about how 47 going on to 48 was a good age to be. I affirmed that.

All that Rev Ooi was sharing found a witness within. I was affirmed and strengthened, and certainly encouraged. It was also interesting that Rev Ooi's first words as he shared the message that Sunday was that the Lord was prompting him to say that the church needed encouragement. Jessie and I had the previous day, also been sharing about how much we are all in need for encouragement. And that we can't wait for one another to begin the encouraging, but to take the first step, and continue encouraging even those who do not want to acknowledge the encouragement.

I am so looking forward to this Sunday when Jessie worship leads, and to next Sunday when I worship lead. Am also looking forward to times of fasting and weeping and mourning for God's laws to be kept, His glory to be seen in my life, my family's and this nation. To see many come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and for many to be touched by the power of God. I believe the power will come as His servants allow themselves to be broken, for out of this brokenness is the excellency of the power ( 2 Cor 4:7 ).

I am expecting great things from the Lord. Therefore, I must be willing to pay a great price. And that price is possible to be paid when I depend on the Holy Spirit's grace, simply by faith.