my commisioning.

Chien Chong's sermons last two sundays were a blessing.

1. God's purpose outlives God's people.
2. Moses knew his commission, and wasn't disappointed when his own people turned on him.

point to note.

a craze for the Christian race.

today's worship and sermon spoke to me, immensely.

thank God for the direct encouragement and words that put things into perspective once more.

these are some noteworthy points i took home:
1. Look at Him who is invisible, just like Moses did.
2. Look to the reward at the end, just as Moses did.
3. Look to God.
4. Say no, let go.
5. God pulled me through tough times before (sm and what not), He certainly has the power to do it again and again and again.
6. Continue, persevere, in the midst of worldly pressure, but anchored upon God's sure and saving Word and Work.
7. The situations and experiences I go through, they're just temporal. (thanks bk, for the timely reminder)
8. Look at the bigger picture - on the grander scheme of things, how does my current state weigh against that?
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1-2

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

oh my goodness, i was looking for Matthew 6:33 and guess what followed it:

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

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Live for the audience of One. Jesus commands my destiny.

in Christ alone.

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:

‘Til on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
‘Til He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!