By what authority...?

By what authority...?

Yes, there is power in our confession, but yet in terms of the LEVEL of power in that word is based on the AUTHORITY behind that word.

Matthew 21:23

"By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you this authority?"

Example #1:

When the boss of a certain company sets the salary of the employees, no matter how much the employees or other people confess that they should be paid a different amount, it is not going to change the salary they are taking because the word was given by a higher authority.

Example #2:

You went to a designer's store and saw a vase. It was created to look like a vase and act like a vase. no matter how many times you can confess to the vase that it's a pen, it will still remain as a vase because the INITAL purpose of its creation was to be a vase and it is in the authority of the designer that created it as a vase.

Same goes, no matter what others say about you, it is not going to change the fact that you are the child of God and that you are created for the very purpose God have called you to. No matter what people say and confess about you, it is not going to change God's call in your life and God's perspective of you! You are who God created you to be, not what others say you are.

Others can say whatever they want about the word of God, but it is not gonna change the word of God at all because the word of God is the highest form of authority!

The power of confessed words can change situations only when it is spoken out of the right authority. If the word of God is the highest form of authority, then why would you choose to confess out of your own will or your own confidence? By what authority are you confessing it with?

Yet, to be able to be confessing out of the word of God and with the authority of God, requires us to first KNOW the word of God! Knowledge is power, for you cannot confess what you do not know and you will not know what you do not spend time to learn or study.

Times of my youth!

Times of my youth!

With all the recent 'slogans' coming back, it makes me feel like i am reliving my youth...
Those familiar words that have guided me through my youth...
"Others can i can't"
"Your word is your bond"
"Ability attracts ability"
"A living sacrifice"
and so many so many more...


it has been a good 9 years...
from the times of my youth i remember...
all the calls of my life that have changed the course of my life...
looking back, i saw the love and the grace of God that saw me through all of my days and every step of my way...


Great achievements, tremendous results
milestones after milestones...
that only marks the course of my life...
these doesn't really matters...
compared to the encounters with Him...
times we stand face to face...
prayers in the secret...
revelations from God...
convictions the Word brings...
the lamp unto my feet...
light unto my path...
for He paths the way of my feet...
no longer i...
but Him who lives in me...
a commitment to Him...
my household and i will serve Him all the days of our lives...

Is it just about YOU? (Part 1)

Is it just about YOU? (Part 1)

"I" don't like this person
"I" am not happy with the way this person work
"I" think i cannot submit to this person
"I" just don't like the way this person talk
"I..." "I..." "I..."


Is your whole world only about YOU?


Very often i heard complains about this and about that...
Complaining about parents, teachers, CG leaders, class chairman, CCA leaders etc...
i used to be like this too...
but when i was younger, the Lord spoke to me strongly about honoring the people He placed above us...


Romans 13:1-2
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.



Clearly the Lord spoke to me that ALL authorities comes from ABOVE!
whether i think or feel that they are good or not, it doesn't matter AT ALL!
and because God is the one that ordained them and i give honor to whom honor is due!
For the the benefit of anyone but the bible says that it's for ourselves...


Hebrew 13:17
17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.



God placed them over us for a purpose and whether we understand the purpose anot, it doesn't matter too...
Until you have learnt to honor the authorities God have placed over you, that same honor will be given to you.

Others can, i can't (Part 2)

Others can, i can't... (Part 2)

What does it mean to be set apart?


We are set apart to live a Godly lifestyle. Like the examples i gave in the earlier post, the things that i can't do are those which hurt others and doesn't bring glory to God. In the bible, beattitudes talks about all the lifestyle that we got to embrace to live our lives for God and they are suppose to be the foundation of our character.

Yet, many people complains about the sacrifices they made and compares themselves with others. Sometimes they even got bitter and upset with man and with God that others are succeeding in life.

But to be set apart doesn't mean that you become exclusive, excluding yourself from everyone else or excluding others. But instead, it is to be inclusive of others through your lifestyle of holiness.

Did not the bible say that "If anyone serves Me, my Father will honor"?

so STOP COMPARING! Don't be like Peter who will ask Jesus, "what about John?"

What the Lord have spoken to others got NOTHING to do with you! You have your calling and your destiny in God.

Many people look at what others does and try to do what others are doing. God gave each of us talents, so make use of what God have given you and make them fruitful, not what you do not have.

Others can, i can't (Part 1)

Others can, i can't... (Part 1)

For many many years, i grew up in this saying, "Others can, i can't.." and for the many years, these words have kept me align to the will of God. But yet, nowadays people stop using this phrase anymore.

To some people, this might sound like i am restricted to do things, but the truth is, through the disciplining of my life, i have enjoyed greater freedom. True freedom can only be found in the presence of God.

Some may wonder, what are the things that i can't do that others can? Simple.

I cannot abuse my body.

I cannot be ill disciplined.

I cannot be lukewarm.

I cannot be a lier or a talebearer.

I cannot be dishonorable to the people God placed in my life.

The list just goes on and on and on...

This is not about restriction, but instead, a even greater word called SANCTIFICATION!

Which means, to be set apart for God to do His will. I have NEVER regret since the day i decided to follow Him and set my life apart for Him.

But the bible said, before sanctification can take place, there must first be cleansing by the Word of God. Therefore let us not leave our foundation behind because the Word of God is the foundation of our walk with God. Jesus is the word of God made fresh. As much as we love the word, we love the Lord.

Cleansing (through the Word of God)  --> Sanctification (by setting ourselves apart for Him) --> Glorification (bringing glory to God)

Renew the victim mindset!

Renew that VICTIM mindset!

"oh i sin BECAUSE my friend told me to do it."

"i didn't serve God BECAUSE my parents don't want me to do it."

"i never read the bible and pray BECAUSE i got to wake up very early for school and my teacher give me alot of homework."

"i am stumbled BECAUSE my neighbor did something that i am not comfort with."

Are you a victim of circumstances?

Recently i watched the Singapore Idol and there was this part where the people are place before the judges for the 2nd time to plead for themselves the reason why they should be given a second chance.

They were all given an equal period of time to prepare and to practice before the contest. but yet when they stood before the judge and failed to deliver results like others do, they gave 'reasons' for themselves. 

"I forgot the lyrics BECAUSE i was too nervous."

"Can i be given the 2nd chance BECAUSE i chose the wrong song."

"I was not prepared BECAUSE i was not feeling well this morning."

What is true in the natural is also true in the supernatural. Just like the spiritual world. God gave all of us time on earth to prepare our fruit to stand before Him on the last day. but yet when they stood before the Judge and failed to deliver their fruit like others did, they blame it on the situation they were in; the people God placed in their lives etc.

"my wife You gave me, did not allow me to serve in full time."

"my parents stop me from going for cell group."

"the leader You placed in my life, caused me to be stumbled."

"i am born into a less wealthy family, that's why i was not about to give my tithe."

"i am born to be less intellectual than my friends and siblings, so i got to depend more on my own strength to study more, so i cannot come to church."

"from young i was sexually abused, so i grew up living a lose life."

Do you know what was the remarks of the judge in Singapore Idol to all the reasons they gave?

"Why can't you all just admit that you screw up?"

If so, what do you think will be God's responses to all our excuses?

Why can't we just humble ourselves to say that we are wrong and we will change?

Is God not more concern of your character than your comfort?

Did not the Bible says that, obedience is better than sacrifice?

STEP OUT of your VICTIM mindset!

Renewing of our mind, through the word of God, brings forth FAITH for breakthrough!

Someone ever told me this:

"The different between a believer and a non-believer is NOT that we do not sin, but its that, even if we do, we take RESPONSIBILITY of the mistake we made."

Ai Xin Salad!

Ai Xin Salad!

Hehe...

SEE! Got greens, almond, bacon bits, cheese, ham and egg!!!

Feeling so loved!

=D

New inclusion!

New Inclusion!

Meet my Dino and my Cute cute! =P