The Night I Was Challenged by God
I just returned from a very powerful place of anointing and fellowship. In short, I attended a church-wide conference this evening. We had a guest speaker tonight and his name is Reverand Doctor Ulf Ekman. Rev. Dr. Ulf Ekman is known throughout the world as a premier apostle, dynamic preacher, Bible teacher and author. He is the founder and president of Word of Life Bible Center, the largest Bible School in Europe, from which 33, 500 students have graduated and are now working actively in the harvest field. Out of his ministry, more than 2,000 new churches have been birthed all over the world in the past 20 years.
Now, I would discuss more about the sermon later on...
Now, due to some gliches in my own time-management, I had no time to catch the train to Jurong, instead, I hired a taxi and rushed all the way there. I was so excited that I was hoping that the cabby would just drive faster, because tonight the entire church will be jam packed with people.
However, half-way through the journey, my friend texted me telling me that the seats are all occupied and told me to try looking for seats at the cafe to view the service 'live'. Fortunately I arrived on time and there were plenty of seats available in the cafe.
During the offering time, I was suddenly reminded that I've spent 15 dollars on the taxi fare. And right then, what I was actually left with were two pieces of notes. A $2 note; and a $50 note, purple colour; dark blue colour respectively. I gasped. And I felt the something is trying to hold me back from giving.
At that moment in time, I was in a dilema. Purple note? Or Dark blue note? Then God challenged me to give more and I was shocked! * Gasp * The Dark blue one? If I give almost my whole wallet away, how am I going to go home later? So time was then the essence of my final decision. Finally, feeling the pinch in my heart, I gave away the Dark blue note to the usher.
Suddenly, I was reminded by the Lord, that He is our provider. All things that I have belongs to him. For God so loved us, He had sent His only son Jesus to die on the cross for ALL our sins, cleansing and forgiving us from ALL our iniquities and unrighteousness. And because what Jesus had done on the cross, all of my diseases and sickness have been healed by His stripes and in His name. Therefore, in return, I've decided that I should honour my Lord with a great attitude of thanksgiving and love, even if it costs me so much tonight that I felt the pinch when I gave the large note away.
Even so, I believe that my Lord shall supply all my needs and everything that I ask in His name shall be done. And the Windows of Heaven will pour down plenty of blessings and good life. By just a step of faith that I took in giving the most expensive note I have ever given throughout my entire life, I believe, that I will not lack nor want, but have abundance and more than enough. Just like sowing a tiny little crop and reaping a plentiful harvest in time to come.
On my way back, I was prompted again to list down all the things that I'm hoping for in future. That includes my goals. So I listed them down: - Dell Laptop, Web Server for my Shoutcast job, Pee-Membership for sgForums and going into Mass Communication Course at whatever Institution that are willing to take me. So I stood firm on these goals and believing that it shall be done, not by my own strength or wisdom, but with God as my personal Guide and Best Friend.
Well, all is not over yet. I'm still hoping for the "Hundred Fold" blessing that will come so I can use it to testify it to everyone and shame the devil.
Okay... guess I need a break. I'll continue speaking about the great revelation I received this evening and probably more that are coming, since the conference nights stretches for three days. The Word of God is good and sweet as honey.
Now, I would discuss more about the sermon later on...
Now, due to some gliches in my own time-management, I had no time to catch the train to Jurong, instead, I hired a taxi and rushed all the way there. I was so excited that I was hoping that the cabby would just drive faster, because tonight the entire church will be jam packed with people.
However, half-way through the journey, my friend texted me telling me that the seats are all occupied and told me to try looking for seats at the cafe to view the service 'live'. Fortunately I arrived on time and there were plenty of seats available in the cafe.
During the offering time, I was suddenly reminded that I've spent 15 dollars on the taxi fare. And right then, what I was actually left with were two pieces of notes. A $2 note; and a $50 note, purple colour; dark blue colour respectively. I gasped. And I felt the something is trying to hold me back from giving.
At that moment in time, I was in a dilema. Purple note? Or Dark blue note? Then God challenged me to give more and I was shocked! * Gasp * The Dark blue one? If I give almost my whole wallet away, how am I going to go home later? So time was then the essence of my final decision. Finally, feeling the pinch in my heart, I gave away the Dark blue note to the usher.
Suddenly, I was reminded by the Lord, that He is our provider. All things that I have belongs to him. For God so loved us, He had sent His only son Jesus to die on the cross for ALL our sins, cleansing and forgiving us from ALL our iniquities and unrighteousness. And because what Jesus had done on the cross, all of my diseases and sickness have been healed by His stripes and in His name. Therefore, in return, I've decided that I should honour my Lord with a great attitude of thanksgiving and love, even if it costs me so much tonight that I felt the pinch when I gave the large note away.
Even so, I believe that my Lord shall supply all my needs and everything that I ask in His name shall be done. And the Windows of Heaven will pour down plenty of blessings and good life. By just a step of faith that I took in giving the most expensive note I have ever given throughout my entire life, I believe, that I will not lack nor want, but have abundance and more than enough. Just like sowing a tiny little crop and reaping a plentiful harvest in time to come.
On my way back, I was prompted again to list down all the things that I'm hoping for in future. That includes my goals. So I listed them down: - Dell Laptop, Web Server for my Shoutcast job, Pee-Membership for sgForums and going into Mass Communication Course at whatever Institution that are willing to take me. So I stood firm on these goals and believing that it shall be done, not by my own strength or wisdom, but with God as my personal Guide and Best Friend.
Well, all is not over yet. I'm still hoping for the "Hundred Fold" blessing that will come so I can use it to testify it to everyone and shame the devil.
Okay... guess I need a break. I'll continue speaking about the great revelation I received this evening and probably more that are coming, since the conference nights stretches for three days. The Word of God is good and sweet as honey.
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