Finally had some time to go back to church these few weeks; i hope this can carry on! Especially when we set off early and be in time for worship before the sermon begins. Its really lively when worship is ongoing, feeling the presence of God in the midst of all the believers. His children, brothers and sisters-in-faith of Christ. Energy seems to surge back! :)

Well the truth is i have been missing church quite a lot in recent weeks. I don't think its really the busy schedule, and what Pastor Lian said today made a lot of sense. I began to fear and worry when the commitments and work set in during the semester and i came to see myself, my efforts and my problems more than my Lord. I did not see the importance of His word and the importance of listening to it. I was like Martha in the book of Luke, focusing on mundane efforts instead of godly truths.

In Exodus 17, it recounted how Moses, with the help of God, aided Joshua to defeat Amalek and his invading forces. What i did not know until today was that the meaning of Amalek was "toiling labour". When Moses stood at the top of the hill and raised his rod of God, it was a symbol of Jesus' finished work; that Joshua could trust in God's rest, so can we in Jesus.

Exodus 17:16; for he said, “Because the LORD has sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.” God has declared war since then with the sense of toiling labour, and His eternal rest will bring victory to any problems, any fears and any worries because as did Joshua won against Amalek, so will we against sufferings and toiling labour. To me, this message today really is a revelation is some way. The story is familiar to all, but what is important to the unyielding truth that we failed to look out. I am glad that of all people, God is for me and with me.

Another verse i would like to share and also bring up as a reminder to myself. There was this few days back when i was troubled by the previous posts. And one morning i looked at the devotional and it brought me out of the low point.

Jeremiah 32:27; “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?

Indeed, no difficulties, no troubles of mine is ever too hard for my Father to solve. :)