I took part in a training held in church called TEAM. I have learned a lot of things in this training but the one that touches me the most is about covenant shared by Sister Nancy. Before TEAM, we had already learned about covenant in church. But after that training, God revealed more to me about covenant.
Covenant is more than a contract, it is a walk of faith. We as sons in the church need to discover and live this covenant relationship so that there’s honor among one another in the house. In Ruth chapter one, we can see that Ruth’s relationship with Naomi is more than a daughter in law. As sons, we must see that our lives and never apart from our Father. When we apart from him we have no life and no future.
Covenants are very important and sacred as covenants are unchangeable and it carries the generational blessings and transfer of legacy, inheritance and lineage. It also brings forth protection and peace.
I want to thank God for revealing all these to me. It's in understanding COVENANT, that has help me grow into another level of maturity in my spiritual life.
Our church held a fantastic training called Training Effective Apostolic Minister (T.E.A.M). Of course, I participated in this training.
All of us need to write something that we’ve learned that touched us. At first my mind was blank and I didn’t really care about it so I asked Sis. Kim Suan, : “What should I write?”. She told me: “There must be something that had touched you, isn’t it?” . Well, it does make sense so I decided to flip through my notes when I’m home.
I remembered that both my leaders (Sis. Kim Suan and Sis.Laffy) have told us a lot of times that when you read through your notes again and again, God will release new things to you so that’s what I did.
What touched my heart greatly was on the topic of “The Distinctive Marks of Breakthrough Believers”. This has actually been taught in Sunday School. There are four points on it and the point I want to share is Breakthrough Believers are able to move under intense pressure (2nd point). This is when I realized that I can breakthrough my fears, I’ve pioneered before and what is lack of me being a breakthrough believer is that I can’t control myself when I have pressure or problems. Though maybe there will still be some other features that I do not have but I’m sure I’ll be able to find it out.
I recalled my memory and notice that whenever I’ve pressure on my studies, or pressure from my friends…etc, I never succeed on handling it properly by my own, mostly, I would ask my leaders to help. Like last week, my teacher was so worried that we would not get good results for next year’s UPSR that she kept repeating, “You all must get ready for nest year’s major exam!” That I felt so tired of it. At the year end, I’m always used to doing my own things and not studying but now, all my teachers kept pushing us and giving us homework and telling us to study. I kept complaining and felt fed up. But after learning from T.E.A.M, I’m sure I’m able to control myself and move under intense pressure!
T.E.A.M means Training Effective Apostolic Minister. This is a training conducted in our church.
The following is a testimony from a participant who attended T.E.A.M:
Through T.E.A.M I learned that I must not lose out or give up when life's hard, I am to sustain intense pressure, just like what one of the trainer quoted from Rocky that says, 'Its not how hard you can hit, its how hard you can get hit and move on', because quitters are losers. Many people give up doing their projects or work half way, successors like Louis Pasture, he didn't give up no matter what. He know that by doing this he will save many lives in the generations to come. I also learned that it is useless when you have knowledge and doesn't know how to use it, its like a computer without a motherboard. It is more effective for one to learn from the experienced. I also learn that when one receives revelation, he is to act upon it. God will give responsibility to him.
Last night I came a cross an email (printed copy) from Stephanie. The email was a description of what had happened during that Friday night in cell group as they (in Seri Gombak) tagged on in the spirit with Amy and I (we were in Muar for ITIP). As I reread the email which recorded many prophecies that was released by some of them during that night, I was overwhelmed with God’s loving kindness and faithfulness, that tears just begin to flow.
It’s been about three months and many things have transpired throughout this period. As I reflect back, I could see God’s wisdom, grace, love and faithfulness upon each one of their lives.
The prophecies were released on June 13; I still remember that Stephanie posted in this blog what happened that night in cell group. Refer post June 29.
The following are some of the excerpts of the prophecies:-
Steph: "Once you hear His Word, speak it out. Don't keep it. There will a breakthrough today!"
Edwin: "We will receive His Holy Spirit and also a new mindset in us. The Holy Spirit will cause our mind and thinking pattern to be stronger and stronger."
Peter: "God has said this many times but He will say it again. There will be One Malaysia. Equalization of resources…..
Vanessa: " God is molding us in every area of our life. We will be the one who will never give up. We will handle things in a different manner and handle things that even adults cannot handle! People will never see us as normal children.
Eric: "A new breed of people will arise. This new breed of people will not be affected by what people say; They will move in God's way and finish the race to prove it."
Edwin:"We are united as one; When one of us breakthrough, the others will have breakthrough too. Together we will arise to the next level."
Below are some of things that transpired within these three months:-
1.Our Prime Minister and the government has been stressing on this so greatly that many actions/steps are taken to ensure that this 1Malaysia becomes a reality.
Yea!!!! God is sovereign and He is working in our nation. A NEW MALAYSIA IS HERE!!
2.God is molding each one and I can see how some of them begin to rise through every trial and learn to handle matters like family problems which sometimes adults would have given up but yet they are determined to fight on and not be overwhelmed by all these problems. They fight their own emotions and mind to keep themselves pure so that they are not contaminated by anger and bitterness.
3.I see them pushing in the spirit to draw even closer to Him and holding on to His words firmly even when the enemy tries to intimidate them by attacking their character. They learning to fortified their mind and thinking patterns with His words and not be affected by what people like their school/college friends say about them when they refuse to participate things that is not right. Those whom in the past does not put in effort in their studies, I can see them changing and putting in effort to be diligent as they refuse to be bound by their old mindset. Yes, they are choosing to reign in life and in righteousness.
As a cell leader and friend, I have seen how within these three months how each one of them begin to learn to fight their own battles, overcome it victoriously and of all begin to mature in Him. I realize that those words released on June 13, were really words of assurance and reminder to all of us that God is Sovereign as He knows and holds the future and that what He had said, it’s done!
That’s why guys (kids and youth of the cg)! we must never give up because God has put an ingredient in us that we would never let Him go!!We are fighters that would fight al the way till the end! We are the new breed without greed! We are the true sons that would rise to anticipate the father’s heart! We would finish His course for His kingdom and glory!!!
Do you feel that sometimes you are a loser and that you have no talents at all? Maybe and maybe not. If your answer is yes, then let me proof to you now that it's not true at all. Hey, God's word says that too. Don't believe me? Look below and you'll see.
Deuteronomy 28:13: The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP, NEVER AT THE BOTTOM.
So do you believe me now? I hope so. I never thought that I could beat an expert in all the subjects in my class even in my dream! But now, it came true. Not in my dream of course but in reality. Guess what? I got the first place in English essay competition! It was almost unbelievable! All thanks and gory to God! Thank God for giving great leaders to me like Sis. Kim Suan, Sis. Laffy, Eric, Edwin, Steph., Shawn, Pastor and Aunt Nancy.
Sis. Kim Suan taught me in Sunday school that when I have the wisdom, intelligence and excellence that God gave + my own effort and hardwork, I will be the top! God gave you wisdom, intelligence and excellence too! Just put in your own effort and hardwork and you will succeed! Find your talents and improve it! God bless!
I am very sure you know what is Facebook or Friendster right? It’s very popular and many teenagers, adults…etc. Even kids play Facebook and Friendster!
Do you know that if you are under 12 years old, you can’t play it. You are considered as underage. Almost half of my classmates play these games. But I know that I should be patient and wait until I can play.
I know I can cheat my age because there’s no harm but that would mean I won't reign in righteousness and in life.
I want to reign in righteousness and in life!!
A lot of my friends told me that I should go and have one account but I rejected. Maybe you think I am a religious nut but I’m not! I’m telling the truth!
The main point I’m telling is that whatever we do, we must reign in righteousness and in life and also not to believe people’s word easily.
Last Sunday, our church had a couple to share the word of God. It was the first time for the wife, the husband complimented her when he took over the mike after the wife had shared. :) It was so sweet and blessed to see husband and wife serving God and living their live as a team. They shared about how to have an accurate partnership and why we need to have the right partners to finish our race to destiny.
Before the couple started to preach, Pastor Paul Kim talked about Acts 6 - Seven person was chosen to deal with a problem. These 7 chosen one were not fearful but even brave enough to settle the problem! They rose up to help Peter and released him to further his journey. So does this couple. Pastor was pleased that day, just like a father attending his children graduation.
I was so privilege to be their interpreter. The other 2 senior interpreters were not around that day, so I thought I am all by myself this time! Unexpectedly, not only Sis.KimSuan (She is English-educated and does not read Chinese characters, yet she can interpret!!! Powerrrrr~) was there to help me but some Chinese speaking aunties also helped me. Haha. I am so thankful to have them! They can interprete!!! These aunties are so cute, they smile at you as they correct your mistakes and continue to encourage you to improve.
Pastor concluded the message by reemphasizing how important it is to have accurate partnership. Whatever that was spoken that day was actually happening during the service. Isn't that awesome?
A Chinese proverb says: An elderly at home is a treasure at home. (家中一老是一宝)
When we are all accurately connected to each other, we synergize our efforts, multiply our strength and generate greater impact. Every strength make a difference. :) I thank God for these people in my life!
This is the place where all people can see the wonders and glory of God that is @ work in the daily lives of the members in TCC and those who are connected to us. Amazing God, amazing people, amazing news!
