Monday, December 15, 2008

Dont give up...

Hey Guys~
Just wanna share a few that God have put in my mind.

As what my cell leader shared with us a few weeks ago, we human as a human have a weakness.
Some call it a weakness, some call it a thorn in a flesh.

A thorn in a flesh, what is it?
It is a sin that we have tried to endure, again, again and again but we may still fall into the same hole. As Paul have written in 2 Corinthian 12: 7

"To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me."

Why does God allowed the devil (a messenger of Satan) to test us, torment us, to try us?
That is the question that most people have been asking, some Christian have been trying to find out.

Our Senior Pastor have given us a preach two weeks ago about this, and he said
"It is because we hold a great power inside of us. Satan is trying to keep it hidden inside of us, sealed it so that we can never use it for the Kingdom of God. But, once we acquire our talent, God let the devil dwell so that we can never be Arrogant. Vanity is a dangerous thing." Lucifer had fallen because of Vanity. Saul had fallen because of Vanity and pride.

Back to the topic, I have heard stories about people who have lost all hope, try to commit suicide. But really, there is no point of committing suicide. You never fulfill God's will in your life, and You gain nothing from taking your own life. There is only one way out of that tunnel...Eternal suffering in Hell. So, for those people who thinks that Death is the only way, YOU ARE WRONG!

Never think that your sin is unforgivable. Our God is a God that turns bad into goodness.
Remember how David committed a sin by conspiring to kill Uriah, Bathsheba's husband to take her as his wife?
David regretted that and seek forgiveness. He repented, and you think there is no positive outcome from this? Wrong, He wrote a couple of psalms about his repentance which blesses many who read and use it as an example. David's descendant from Batsheba gave birth to Joseph, Jesus's father which gave Jesus the title "the son of David". So, whatever your sin is, repent, ask for forgiveness.

The key of success is to never give up. Paul never gave up.
Keep on going even though you have stumbled a couple of times.
Our God is a merciful God, although you have fallen into the deepest valley, His hand will pick you up. He never give you test that you can not handle. Always ask Him for mercy, and you shall be given. NEVER give up, and when the Devil whispers to you "YOU CAN'T MAKE IT", YELL BACK "JESUS never give up on me, and I will NEVER give up on HIM!". Run until you finish the race and your reward will be unimaginable, unbelievable.

You have wings behind your back, and every time you stumble and fall, think of it this way... Jesus is trying to teach you to fly...and one day, you will spread your wing and fly like an eagle.

Then, you are more then a winner.

Have faith my brothers and sisters.

For I also pray for you all, and I wish for you all to pray for me...

And...Never Give Up!

In Jesus name
Amen...

1 comment:

R-sa said...

hey, apparently this is one of your best shot. Love every single of your line..! thanks for blessing my day, Ric!
Pray that God's wisdom flow thru your life even more..!!!

Keep running, Ric!