God Calls You Out

2 Corinthians 1:9,

Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.

If we don’t sometimes feel like we’re “in over our heads,” it may be that we’re not following Jesus where he calls us.

Paul names it the “sentence of death” — that’s how he felt about the sufferings and complexities of his ministry. It was true affliction, a burden so heavy that he admits he lacked the strength to carry it. He was sinking, despairing even of life itself. The apostle Paul — to the extreme — was “in over his head.” And God did this in order to, as Paul says, “make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead”.

The situations that stretch us come in varying degrees. Some are intense like Paul’s, others are scattered along the spectrum of the great unknown, where fear runs rampant and our faith feels small. But whatever they are, however hard they feel, we know why they come. It’s just what Paul says.

God brings trials into our lives to give us more of himself. Their purpose is that we might not rely on ourselves — not look to ourselves for salvation or hope or joy — but that we might rely on him. The purpose is that we would lean on God, that we’d fix our eyes on his glory, clinging to the truth that in Jesus he is always enough for us.Always.

This is the truth that resounds in the depths to which God calls us. He invites us to step out and follow him. To dream. To plan. To build. He invites us put our hands to work for his name’s sake, not based upon our expertise or know-how or giftedness. He invites us here based upon who he is himself. He invites here because he knows that it is here, unlike anywhere else, that our souls must rest in his embrace. It’s here, above and beyond every other place, where his children must grasp the wonder of what it means to be his own. Because of the cross and victory of Jesus, we are his and he is ours. We are his people, he is our God. We are his children, he is our Father. And he is enough.

And he will prove his enough-ness to us. He will show us time and time again that all we need is found in him. All that we lack finds an abundance in his grace. Yes, we would fail. The weight is too much, and like Paul, we can’t carry this in our own strength. But God is there. His sovereign hand is our guide. His heart of mercy is our anchor. He will make our faith stand. He will be our God in Jesus Christ.

And so, let us go. Let us step out, following him further than our feet could ever wander. Let us walk upon those waters, in over our heads, not relying on ourselves, but holding fast to him, trusting in him, casting all our hope on him. Because He really is enough.

2014-2015

2014-2015, such a big deal for us to walk in. There always be something that was running through our head and asking how it will be like. This morning, I want to let you know several things.

1st: This was not maybe a quite important thing at first you read it, actually. I hope you will get the point of it. Well - first of all, I am feeling guilty now. Why? I'm kinda wasting my time, like a year - only for things that i should not do or even concern about. I haven't update anything yet in this blog, this thing should be in my one of responsibilities list because in time when God poured out anything about End Times to me (Well, it is not only me. Remember, people who believe in Him, who love Him, and do His commandments are called "the body of Christ". We are all in the same line), i was like "Wow. These divine things will never ever be found in anywhere. I never seen these things going through my head, it feels like I was watching something in the theater. I never heard anything like these voices, so soft, gently, lovely. Everything is awesome. And, He chose me? WHAT AN HONOR!".
So, I decided to write it all down. Time flies so fast. It is getting more. But i do really didn't have idea with it. I went to university that God has already chose for me and by knowing it was in the capital city, means I have to leave my hometown - home and church. It saddens me when I found apparently I have nobody here to share or to encourage, and dance like I used to. But, because I knew that there is the One who not gonna let me down alone. I'm trying to walk in my faith. Many things happen in miraculous ways. Then, I brought up every notes that I have and asked what am i gonna do with all of these notes. Few days later, I heard a voice in all of the sudden, told me that a friend of mine will helped me to share (It was Talitha, she is really such a good sister in Christ. She helped me to linked mine in her international website - His Big Story). I was so excited with all of the process that came up until the website launched. All was going well at the beginning but then I was being distracted by semesters schedule, assignments, and too-much-having-fun-time (--that was exactly what i called things that i should not have to do). However, the point is I was playing around in time when I should do my responsibility.
And, as you know that our Father in heaven always wanted us to come along with Him, follow His footsteps - I encourage you to take time seriously with Him.

2nd: When we know that it was about 5pm o'clock, we just spontaneously tidied up all the documents in our desk, shut the PC down, and call our beloved ones that we would be home in 15mins. And, they would prepare some delicious of our favorite foods for dinner. Is that all right? -- I think that is same as when we know our beloved will be home soon, we would be well-prepared to welcome them. Who is our beloved? God. We are all in the end times now. It is not about because we also knew that this is called the grace period, then we are free to do anything we want.

There are two real signs:
1. RFID Chip for anything that could be a reason, such as health care - US and Europe have been trying implant these chips since the last couple years.
2. Tetrad Blood Moon. You can read it in Joel, Matthew, Acts, and Revolution.
There were 4 Bloodmoon and 1 sun dark and fall on the feast of the Jews. Passover = we are redeemed, freed from Egyptian / world. Sukkot = feast of harvest. In 1948-1949, Israel became a state. 48 + 19 = 1967, for 6 days and the seventh day, they  were entry into Jerusalem. 1967 + 48 tetra Bloodmoon to 3rd Passover on March 20, 2015. What will happen? Analysts predicted that is the establishment of the temple. That's when the antichrist will stand. Daniel said that there's going to be 3.5 years after that (2018) happened. No symbol fig tree besides Israel. The Gospel of Matthew says this generation will not last from me, they will see me. The Book of Psalms says human lifespan only for 70 years. The perfect human organs can only work 70 years. 70 + 1948 = 2018. Who could organize such detail? Time is short, prepare yourself if you do not want to fall behind because it will come in dire times. All that is in plain sight.

The Bible teaches such a standard. In 12th, children should be tested must memorize the book of the law and the prophets. If not memorized, they should not join with adults and should be outside. After 12 years old, they would be trained labor. No longer at home with their parents, unable to facilities from parents, entrusted to trained labor slaves to be found to pass the age of 17th. Age 17 is already become standard, too. David was on the list.

Matthew 25, Revelation 2 & 3 Revelation 2: 3-4

1. Stop nagging. (verse 5) How we love the Lord? Tradition in Israel showed women will be given a lantern (lampstand). The lantern must be turned on at the ground in front of her house. Women should keep starting fires as a sign he's already engaged. That men should not pick up women before getting home. When women feel bored may be too long so that the lamp is not treated and not turned on again then when the man came he saw the lantern extinguished the relationship is finished, fiance canceled. God wants every day we keep the flame of fire. When given a lantern then men should not be more than 3 years should pick. Is this close He came right away?

2. Faithful (verse 10) Many are called but few are chosen, and fewer still loyal. How we are faithful to pray, read the words, evangelize? Ask yourself.

3. Educated (Verses 13-14) Biliam is sensitive prophet, sharp, know God well. But he was shy. In nowadays, we often see people wear clothes monsters, we hesitate to reprimand. We started to follow what's handed. There are a lot of people are not aware of these kind of things. The root of bitterness, anger, love of money and etc. Satan will teach children in the 4th age to become a demon through the cartoon movies, toys. Parents? You should warn your kiddos. The devil is so serious trained his people, what about us?

4. Work more (Verse 19).

5. Attitude (Revelation 3: 4) Life, character, attitude is our robes. How our people are under leader frequently send pings (bbm) when the message we are not immediately answered? Who we are and where we are is determined by attitude.

6. Persistence waiting for the Lord (Revelation 3:10) Antiquity queen / king has no need to say I'm thirsty but only looked at her/his queen/king's eyes knowing that they are really need to drink. There are people to understand what to do.

7. Pure Character = gold, white robe = service, olive oil = squeezed out. Very healthy pure olive can destroy cholesterol, toxic waste, and appear younger. Ask God to investigate unloading, lest any root of bitterness. Those characters should be overflowing in your daily lives.

God bless you!!

Trust God

Believing the best about people is very helpful in the process of forgiving people who hurt or offend us. As human beings, we tend to be suspicious of others and we often get hurt due to our own imaginations. It is possible to believe someone hurt you on purpose when the truth is they were not even aware they did anything at all, and never intended to upset you.

Over time, as I grew in my relationship with God, I learned the power of believing the best about people and meditating on the things that were good. As that happened, my thinking sounded like this: Someone who we love is usually very easy to get along with; they have their areas of stubbornness, but then so do I. They love me and would never hurt my feelings on purpose.They are very protective of me and always makes sure I am taken care of. At first, I had to think these things on purpose, but now I actually feel uncomfortable when I think negative thoughts, and positive thoughts come more naturally because I have disciplined myself to think them.

There are still times when people hurt my feelings, but then I remember that I can choose whether to be hurt or to “get over it.” I can believe the best or I can believe the worst, so why not believe the best and enjoy my day?

Trust in Him
Do you believe the best about people? Is there someone in particular whom you need to believe the best? Trust God to help you meditate on the best of all people until positive thoughts come naturally.

A Short Devotional (after been a longgg time)

Have you ever realized that you live in this world but not come from it? The way you really want to make sure that you are living only for Christ and trying not be conformed by the worldly things, but when it really does happen to you - somehow it makes you feel strange precisely. I meant, when the world is really take distance with you and you often feel alone by recognized that you are totally different with them – sometimes, you may think that “why did they take such a distance with me?” whereas you knew your true identity that you are not come from the world (since Jesus has payed our sins on the cross).I have been living in the life when people were such mocking me for taking Jesus so seriously. I am trying to keep bearing the cross everyday rather than wearing “it” in my neck or anything to be seen like you are really a Christian. I’m not saying that wearing it, is a wrong way to follow Christ Jesus. Well, I made my self clear that nobody will stop me to keep showing Jesus is a living God, not only a God who people only acknowledged Him on Sundays but He worth to be acknowledged in every-single-day. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.” – Proverbs 3:6 [WEB]