October 21, 2011

  • Psalm 118: 22-29

    22 The stone the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone;
    23 the LORD has done this,
    and it is marvelous in our eyes.
    24 The LORD has done it this very day;
    let us rejoice today and be glad.

    25 LORD, save us!
    LORD, grant us success!

    26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
    From the house of the LORD we bless you.[a]
    27 The LORD is God,
    and he has made his light shine on us.
    With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
    up[b] to the horns of the altar.

    28 You are my God, and I will praise you;
    you are my God, and I will exalt you.

    29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.
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    A few days ago, I was attending bible study and I was astounded by the visions God has given to one of the girls there. In fact, the girl told us that every one of us receives visions from God, its just that we have to take notice of it amongst our busy lives. So I wonder, what is the vision that God is giving me or will give me?

    Then, during bible study, Jon raised up an important point that never even crossed over my mind before. We were studying 1 Peter 2:11-22, and in there it told us to submit to authority and to fear God. So one member of the group asked us why we had to fear God and what does it mean to fear God, to which Jon replied by saying that to fear God is to put trust in Him and have faith and a consistent attitude towards what happens in our lives. That was a thought provoking moment for me because throughout my short Christian life, I think I've always assumed that fearing God is to try to do the right things and not get Him mad. But fearing God is actually much more than that. Its the view that God's grace is so awesome that we cannot do anything much but to try to honour Him. Our attitude towards life shouldn't be "why are you doing this to me, God? don't you love me?" when we experience low moments of our lives, but to actually trust Him and know that He will make things alright. Christianity in North America has been so focused on the "Love" aspect that we forget about how to "Fear" God. God, in the end, has the ultimate authority over our lives.

    That being said, I think the "consistent attitude" that Jon talked about has really given me insight because afterwards, the next day actually, when I went to school and was super late for my presentation (I couldn't wake up and when I did it was already 7:30am and I had an 8am class) I just had this peace and calmness within me where I kept on thinking to myself "consistent attitude consistent attitude consistent attitude".